The Rosenbergs were charged with “conspiracy to commit espionage.” The government believed they were
A) nuclear scientists.
B) British physicists.
C) Communist spies in America.
D) employees of a shipping company.
The Rosenbergs were charged with “conspiracy to commit espionage.” The government believed they were Communist spies in America.
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The correct answer is C) Communist spies in America.
The Rosenbergs, Julius and Ethel, were charged with conspiracy to commit espionage during the Cold War. The U.S. government believed they were part of a spy ring that passed atomic secrets to the Soviet Union, reflecting the strong anti-Communist sentiment of the time. If you need further assistance with this topic, feel free to ask!