Which of the following was not one of the reasons that many Americans became concerned about the nation's security during the late 1940s?
A) The communist victory in China.
B) The Soviet development of a hydrogen bomb.
C) The discovery of a major spy network that had given American atomic secrets to the Soviets.
D) Hysteria about communist infiltrators.
E) Publicity over Congressional investigations into communist influence in American life.

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The Soviet Union did not develop a hydrogen bomb until 1953, which is later than the late 1940s period mentioned in the question. The other options were indeed sources of concern during the late 1940s.

Which of the Following Was Not One of the Reasons