Espionage and the Rosenberg Case

The video explores the Quebec Agreement and its secrecy during WWII, the Atomic Energy Act, and Soviet espionage activities. It delves into the Rosenberg espionage case, detailing their trial and execution, and discusses the controversy and legacy surrounding their case. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the channel.

What was the primary purpose of the Quebec Agreement of 1943?

• To ensure secrecy in atomic research among allies

• To create a joint military force

• To establish a trade alliance between Canada and the UK

• To declare war on the Soviet Union

What was the main concern that led to the Atomic Energy Act of 1946?

• The desire to share nuclear technology with all nations

• The lack of military control over nuclear technology

• The need for more nuclear weapons

• The fear of Soviet espionage

Who was the Soviet Cipher Clerk that defected and provided evidence of espionage?

• Klaus Fuchs

• David Greenglass

• Igor Gouzenko

• Harry Gold

What role did Julius Rosenberg play in the espionage activities?

• He was a scientist who developed the atomic bomb

• He was a double agent for the US

• He was a military officer in charge of security

• He was a courier and recruiter for the Soviets

Which individual was not directly involved in the espionage activities with the Rosenbergs?

• David Greenglass

• Winston Churchill

• Harry Gold

• Morton Sobel

What was the outcome of the trial for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?

• They were executed for espionage

• They were deported to the Soviet Union

• They were sentenced to life imprisonment

• They were acquitted of all charges

What was the public reaction to the execution of the Rosenbergs?

• Celebrations across the country

• Protests and claims of their innocence

• Indifference and lack of interest

• Widespread support for the decision

What did the declassified information after the fall of the Soviet Union reveal about the Rosenbergs?

• They were completely innocent

• They were involved in espionage activities

• They were spies for the British

• They had no connection to the Soviet Union

What did Boris B. Brokhvich claim about the Soviet atomic bomb development?

• It was entirely based on Rosenbergs' information

• It was delayed due to lack of resources

• It was developed independently by trial and error

• It was a joint effort with the United States

What is the ongoing effort by the Rosenbergs' sons regarding their parents?

• To prove their father's guilt

• To exonerate their mother

• To seek financial compensation

• To write a book about their lives