Based on the excerpts, what conclusion can be drawn about how the two scientists felt about their moral responsibility for the effects of the nuclear weapons used in World War II?

Question

A.
Szilard felt that the scientists who built the weapons were morally responsible for the destruction, while Teller believed that the leaders who made the decision to use the weapons were responsible.

B.
Teller felt that the scientists who built the weapons were morally responsible for the destruction, while Szilard believed that the leaders who made the decision to use the weapons were responsible.

C.
Szilard believed that only the president of the United States was morally responsible for the destruction, while Teller believed that the American people as a whole were responsible.

D.
Teller believed that only the president of the United States was morally responsible for the destruction, while Szilard believed that the American people as a whole were responsible.

Answer 1

Based on the provided information, the most accurate conclusion is:

A. Szilard felt that the scientists who built the weapons were morally responsible for the destruction, while Teller believed that the leaders who made the decision to use the weapons were responsible.

This option reflects a distinction in responsibility as perceived by Szilard and Teller.