The Soviet Union's Nuclear Program

What was one of the first signs that alerted the USSR to the American nuclear program?

• American scientists stopped publishing papers on nuclear topics.

• The USSR intercepted American military communications.

• The British government informed the USSR directly.

• The USSR discovered secret American nuclear facilities.

Why was Soviet intelligence initially skeptical of the information gathered from espionage?

• They underestimated the capabilities of American scientists.

• They had no means to verify the information.

• They thought the Allies were using double agents to spread misinformation.

• They believed the information was outdated.

What event significantly increased the focus and funding for the Soviet nuclear project?

• The signing of a peace treaty with Germany

• The end of World War II

• The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• The discovery of uranium in Soviet territories

What was a major challenge for the USSR in building their nuclear bomb?

• Inability to conduct tests

• Shortage of nuclear material

• Opposition from the Soviet government

• Lack of scientific expertise

How did the USSR ensure the success of their nuclear bomb test?

• By copying the American bomb casing

• By collaborating with the British scientists

• By conducting multiple tests simultaneously

• By using a unique bomb casing design