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Why was she considered dangerous in the US?

  • Because of her background in nuclear science

  • Because of her affiliations and expertise

  • Because of her aggressive behaviour

  • None of the above

Answer

The US government considered her dangerous because she was associated with organizations that were seen as hostile to the US, and because of her expertise in nuclear physics. She was a member of the Communist Party, and she had worked on the Soviet nuclear weapons program.
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