BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA + NAGASAKI Flashcards
1
Q
When was Hiroshima bombed
A
6th August 1945
2
Q
Who dropped the bomb
A
America
3
Q
How much of Hiroshima’s population was effected
A
80 000 people. 30% of the population
4
Q
Why did America bomb Hiroshima
A
They wanted to establish themselves and test new weapons
5
Q
What was the pretext of the bombing
A
To end the war but really to test weapons
6
Q
What happened 3days later
A
America bombed Nagasaki
7
Q
How many people died during the Nagasaki bombing
A
40 000
75% of the population
