Atomic Bomb & World War II Flashcard

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Who was the U.S. president when the atomic bomb was first tested and used?

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Harry S. Truman

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What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project?

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To develop an atomic bomb

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Where was the first atomic bomb tested?

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Alamogordo, New Mexico

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What event marked the official end of World War II?

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Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945

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What scientist is credited with creating the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction?

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Enrico Fermi

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Why was the name “Manhattan Project” chosen?

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It was a code name to maintain secrecy

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What was the nickname of the uranium bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

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Little Boy

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Which of the following technological advancements played a crucial role in the Allied victory during World War II? Radar systems for detecting enemy aircraft, Jet-powered fighter planes, Amphibious landing vehicles for the D-Day invasion

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All of the above

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What motivated President Truman to use the atomic bomb?

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A need to end the war quickly and avoid high casualties

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What was the purpose of the Enigma machine during World War II?

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To decode German military communications