Question

How did the US government respond to Robert Oppenheimer’s opposition to developing the hydrogen bomb?
He was given a different position in the government.
He continued to head atomic research for the government.
He was accused of disloyalty and lost his security clearance.
He continued to do atomic research but at a lower level

Answer 1

He was accusesd of disloyalty for his views. His top secret security clearance was revoked and was barred for working on any other government oriented projects.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the 3rd one: He was accused of disloyalty and lost his security clearance.

Having Robert Oppenheimer, also known as the father of the atomic bomb, opposed openly and consistently in the development of the hydrogen bomb, which was even more powerful than the one he created, the government decided to dismiss him. Adding to his opposition, the government also accused him of having Communist ties, even though no one had real evidence to declare him guilty, and consequently, Oppenheimer also lost all the benefits he had with the Atomic Energy Commission, including his security clearance.