How did the development of a Soviet atomic bomb affect the economy of southern California?

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The development of the Soviet Atomic bomb cause panic through the U.S. before, it was thought that only the U.S had the capabilities to produce atomic weaponry. but as it turned out, the U.S.S.R had sent spies to gather intelligence on the Manhattan Project. this caused many people to believe that their own neighbors were communists, leading to the Red Scare through the 1950's and 60's. because of the Red Scare, many people lost their jobs, businesses, and even home under the suspicion that they were government spies. this causes the economy in local areas to fall on harder times, as they needed to rely more on government help to sustain balance.

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