Oppenheimer's Trial and Its Context

Oppenheimer's Trial and Its Context

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the Air Force's dissatisfaction with Oppenheimer?

His lack of military experience

His refusal to support nuclear-powered planes

His support for the hydrogen bomb

His association with the Soviet Union

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the 1950s, why was it risky to be associated with the Communist Party in the U.S.?

It was seen as a threat to national security

It was considered fashionable

It was encouraged by the government

It was a requirement for government jobs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the accusations made against Oppenheimer in 1953?

He was a supporter of the Air Force's nuclear plans

He was against scientific research

He was a Soviet spy

He was a member of the Republican Party

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Oppenheimer's trial considered unfair?

The trial was held in secret

The jury was biased against him

His lawyer was not allowed to see all classified materials

Oppenheimer was not allowed to testify

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Lawrence on his way to testify against Oppenheimer?

He was delayed by weather

He changed his mind

He became ill

He was arrested