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Where did the United States drop atomic bombs in 1945?
Where did the United States drop atomic bombs in 1945?
What event in 1941 led to America's involvement in World War II?
What event in 1941 led to America's involvement in World War II?
What was the result of the battle of Iwo Jima in terms of American casualties?
What was the result of the battle of Iwo Jima in terms of American casualties?
What was the outcome of the bombing of Tokyo in terms of casualties and homelessness?
What was the outcome of the bombing of Tokyo in terms of casualties and homelessness?
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What was the estimated number of casualties inflicted on Japan during the three months of fighting in Okinawa?
What was the estimated number of casualties inflicted on Japan during the three months of fighting in Okinawa?
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Who was the scientist that alerted the United States about Germany's attempt to split the uranium atom?
Who was the scientist that alerted the United States about Germany's attempt to split the uranium atom?
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What was the name of the project that developed the atomic bomb in the United States?
What was the name of the project that developed the atomic bomb in the United States?
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In what year was the first nuclear bomb detonated at the Trinity Site?
In what year was the first nuclear bomb detonated at the Trinity Site?
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What was the nickname of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki?
What was the nickname of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki?
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What was the approximate weight of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
What was the approximate weight of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
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What is the main difference between the two types of radiation mentioned in the passage?
What is the main difference between the two types of radiation mentioned in the passage?
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What was the effect on children conceived by survivors of the atomic bomb attacks?
What was the effect on children conceived by survivors of the atomic bomb attacks?
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What is the main argument of those who support the decision to drop the atomic bomb?
What is the main argument of those who support the decision to drop the atomic bomb?
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What event do opponents of the decision to drop the atomic bomb claim would have been enough to end the war?
What event do opponents of the decision to drop the atomic bomb claim would have been enough to end the war?
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What is notable about the use of atomic bombs since the one dropped on Nagasaki?
What is notable about the use of atomic bombs since the one dropped on Nagasaki?
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