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Due to his beliefs, what risk did Laue take under Nazism?

  • Imprisonment

  • Isolation

  • Career Damage

  • Exile

Answer

Due to his pacifist beliefs, Max von Laue risked career damage under the Nazi regime. As an outspoken opponent of militarism and a signatory to the Einstein Manifesto against the use of force, Laue's stance clashed with the Nazi emphasis on military power and aggressive expansionism. His refusal to compromise his principles despite potential professional consequences demonstrated his unwavering commitment to his convictions.
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