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Theme 4: The Early 20th Century and Economic Changes — Test

Question 7 • New Mexico History

What action did some scientists take after the war in response to ethical concerns?

Answer
A
They returned to Los Alamos to design safer methods for testing nuclear weapons.
B
They formed organizations to advocate for nuclear control and disarmament.
C
They campaigned for expanded nuclear weapons testing.
D
They encouraged schools to teach nuclear safety drills.

Explanation

After the war, some scientists were troubled by the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the ethical consequences of their work. They organized to promote nuclear arms control and disarmament, rather than supporting more testing or returning to weapons design. The correct choice is “They formed organizations to advocate for nuclear control and disarmament.”

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