Dropping the 1945 Atomic Bomb Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the Allies begin to fall out?
A
Any from:-
- Misunderstandings
- Actions of the USSR
- Actions of the USA
- Personalities of the leaders
2
Q
What President dropped the Atomic Bomb?
A
Truman
3
Q
How does Truman Justify it?
A
- Japan started it
- harnessing the Basic power of the universe
- To help the Japanese
- An achievement
4
Q
Give the percentages of the Atomic Bomb
A
50% energy
35% heat energy
15% nuclear radiation
5
Q
When was the first Atomic Bomb dropped?
A
6th August 1945
6
Q
Where was the first Atomic Bomb dropped?
A
Hiroshima
7
Q
How many immediate deaths were there after the first Atomic Bomb?
A
70,000
8
Q
How many deaths were because of radiation in the first atomic bomb?
A
200,000+
9
Q
What date does Japan Surrender?
A
14th August 1945
10
Q
What date was the second atomic bomb dropped?
A
9th August
11
Q
What was the Nagasaki bomb nicknamed?
A
“Fat Man”
12
Q
What was the Hiroshima bomb nicknamed?
A
“Little Boy”
