The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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What was the main goal of the Manhattan Project initiated by the US government in 1939?

  • To establish international alliances
  • To develop atomic bombs using uranium and plutonium (correct)
  • To conduct research on space exploration
  • To promote peaceful nuclear energy

    • What were the names of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

  • Small Kid and Heavy Adult
  • Tiny Child and Chubby Woman
  • Big Guy and Slim Lady
  • Little Boy and Fat Man (correct)

    • How did the bombing of Hiroshima impact the city?

  • 20% of buildings destroyed and 40% of the population killed instantly
  • 50% of buildings destroyed and around 20% of the population killed instantly
  • 69% of buildings destroyed and around 30% of the population killed instantly (correct)
  • 10% of buildings destroyed and 5% of the population killed instantly

    • What term is used to refer to the survivors of the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

    <p>Hibakusha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did President Harry S. Truman justify the decision to drop the atomic bombs?

    <p>As a way to quickly end the war and prevent further casualties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál fue el objetivo principal del proyecto 'Manhattan' iniciado por el gobierno estadounidense en 1939?

    <p>Crear armas nucleares como la bomba atómica.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué porcentaje aproximado de la población de Hiroshima murió instantáneamente tras el lanzamiento de la bomba 'Little Boy'?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál fue la consecuencia principal de la explosión de la bomba atómica en Hiroshima y Nagasaki?

    <p>Muerte por enfermedades relacionadas con la radiación.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué ciudad japonesa recibió el impacto de la bomba 'Fat Man' tres días después del bombardeo a Hiroshima?

    <p>Nagasaki</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál fue la misión del bombardero Enola Gay durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial?

    <p>Transportar y lanzar la bomba 'Little Boy'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, was the first nuclear attack in history, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
    • The Manhattan Project, initiated in 1939 by the US government, aimed to develop atomic bombs using uranium and plutonium.
    • The bombs used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki were named "Little Boy" and "Fat Man," respectively.
    • The bombing of Hiroshima resulted in massive destruction, with 69% of buildings destroyed and around 30% of the population killed instantly.
    • The radiation from the bombs caused long-term health effects, with over 200,000 victims estimated to have died by 1950.
    • The survivors of the bombings, known as hibakusha, faced social stigma and discrimination due to their exposure to radiation.
    • The decision to drop the atomic bombs was justified by President Harry S. Truman as a way to quickly end the war and prevent further casualties, a stance that the US government still maintains today.

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    Test your knowledge on the historical events surrounding the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the development of the atomic bombs, the devastation caused, the long-term impacts, and the ethical debates surrounding the decision to use nuclear weapons.

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