15 Questions
Where did the United States drop atomic bombs in 1945?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What event in 1941 led to America's involvement in World War II?
Japan's invasion of Pearl Harbor
What was the result of the battle of Iwo Jima in terms of American casualties?
Almost one-third of the United States Marine casualties occurred during the battle
What was the outcome of the bombing of Tokyo in terms of casualties and homelessness?
100,000 people were killed and over a million were left homeless
What was the estimated number of casualties inflicted on Japan during the three months of fighting in Okinawa?
200,000
Who was the scientist that alerted the United States about Germany's attempt to split the uranium atom?
Albert Einstein
What was the name of the project that developed the atomic bomb in the United States?
The Manhattan Project
In what year was the first nuclear bomb detonated at the Trinity Site?
1945
What was the nickname of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki?
Fat Man
What was the approximate weight of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
9,000 pounds
What is the main difference between the two types of radiation mentioned in the passage?
One is caused by nuclear fallout and the other is caused by nuclear activation
What was the effect on children conceived by survivors of the atomic bomb attacks?
They had no increased risk of disease
What is the main argument of those who support the decision to drop the atomic bomb?
That it would have saved American lives
What event do opponents of the decision to drop the atomic bomb claim would have been enough to end the war?
China's invasion of Manchuria
What is notable about the use of atomic bombs since the one dropped on Nagasaki?
No other atomic bomb has been used in an act of war
Learn about the two nuclear bombings in Japan during World War II, their impact on the war's outcome, and the ongoing debate about their necessity. Explore the effects of the bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the historical significance of these events.
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