France's Journey to Nuclear Power

Which nation was the fourth to develop nuclear weapons?

• Germany

• China

• France

• India

What was a significant factor in France's decision to develop its own nuclear arsenal after the Suez Crisis?

• Economic benefits

• Lack of trust in USA and UK for defense

• Pressure from the Soviet Union

• Desire to lead the world in nuclear technology

Why was France's nuclear program more expensive compared to Britain's?

• France had a larger military budget

• The US was supportive of Britain's program but not France's

• Britain had more natural resources

• France had more advanced technology

What was the primary difference between France's and Britain's nuclear strategies?

• Britain aimed for global dominance

• Britain had no nuclear strategy

• France planned for nuclear retaliation as a deterrent

• France focused on economic gains

Where did France conduct its first nuclear bomb test?

• Algeria

• Sahara Desert

• Bikini Atoll

• French Polynesia