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When did the US drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima?
When did the US drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima?
What was the official US justification for dropping the atomic bombs?
What was the official US justification for dropping the atomic bombs?
What was the significance of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
What was the significance of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
What was Japan's aim in attacking Pearl Harbor?
What was Japan's aim in attacking Pearl Harbor?
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How did the dropping of atomic bombs impact Japan?
How did the dropping of atomic bombs impact Japan?
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Study Notes
The Atomic Bombings of Japan
- The US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
- The US dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
US Justification for Dropping the Atomic Bombs
- The official US justification for dropping the atomic bombs was to quickly end World War II and avoid the potential loss of life on both sides that an Allied invasion of Japan would entail.
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
- Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, drawing the US into World War II.
- The significance of the attack on Pearl Harbor was that it marked the beginning of the US's direct involvement in World War II.
Japan's Aims in Attacking Pearl Harbor
- Japan's aim in attacking Pearl Harbor was to prevent the US Pacific Fleet from interfering with Japanese expansionist policies in Southeast Asia.
The Impact of the Atomic Bombings on Japan
- The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to Japan's unconditional surrender on August 15, 1945, bringing an end to World War II.
- The atomic bombings had a profound impact on Japan, leading to widespread destruction, loss of life, and a reevaluation of the country's military policies.
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Test your knowledge about the attack on Pearl Harbor and the events of World War II that followed, including major battles and the use of atomic weapons.
