SP The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb (August 1945)

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

On 6th August 1945, Truman decided to drop two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. These killed an estimated 120,000 civilians. This attack made Japan surrender and ended the 2nd world war.

Question 2

When was it?

Answer 2

6th August 1945

Question 3

Who decided to?

Answer 3

President Truman

Question 4

What did it do?

Answer 4

Ended ww2

Question 5

Consequences - power

Answer 5

The USA didn’t consult USSR, creating tension and a lack of trust. Stalin was threatened. Increased power of USA.

Question 6

Consequence - land

Answer 6

Stalin created a ‘buffer zone’ between Russia and Germany by taking control of more land in Eastern Europe (Satellite states)

Question 7

Consequence - technology

Answer 7

The Soviets hoped to show USA they could build their own Nuclear bombs and a successful test was carried out in August 1929.

Question 8

Consequence - Military and technology

Answer 8

ARMS RACE - There was now a competition between the countries to develop more nuclear bombs.