Post-War Nuclear Program and the Hydrogen Bomb

What was the main purpose of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) established in 1946?

• To dismantle all nuclear weapons

• To maintain military control over nuclear weapons

• To oversee the civilian use of nuclear energy

• To develop nuclear weapons for the military

What was the outcome of the re-examination of Oppenheimer's FBI files in 1947?

• Oppenheimer was promoted to a higher position

• Oppenheimer was cleared of any wrongdoing

• Oppenheimer's clearance was revoked

• Oppenheimer was found guilty of espionage

Why did Oppenheimer and the GAC initially oppose the development of the hydrogen bomb?

• They wanted to focus on uranium bombs instead

• They felt it was too destructive and not conducive to peace

• They thought it was too expensive

• They believed it would not work

What event led President Truman to prioritize the hydrogen bomb project?

• A breakthrough in bomb design

• Pressure from the military

• Espionage charges against a scientist

• A successful test by the Russians

How did the new design for the hydrogen bomb differ from the original concept?

• It was more powerful than initially planned

• It was less powerful but now feasible

• It used uranium instead of hydrogen

• It was designed for peaceful purposes