Atomic Bomb - Yr9

When was the bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

• September 2, 1945
• July 4, 1945
• August 9, 1945
• August 6, 1945

Why did America attack Japan?

• To retaliate against Germany for its actions.
• To support China in its war efforts and to see the impact of the bomb.

• In response to the Pearl Harbor attack and to test the affects of the bomb.

• To gain control over the Pacific Islands.

The attack on (a)   , which took place on (b)   , was the first time a (c)   was used in warfare, causing widespread devastation and leading to Japan's eventual (d)   in (e)   .

• Hiroshima
• August 6, 1945
• nuclear bomb
• surrender
• World War II
• September 2, 1945
• Osaka
• victory 
• hydrogen bomb
• World War I

The bomb on ​ (a)   was a lot more powerful than the one used on Hiroshima. People suffer ​ (b)   exposure ​ (c)   x stronger than the lethal dose.

• Nagasaki
• 17
• radiation
• Tokyo
• 5
• chemical

How did the military leadership in Japan make sure that everyone was staying loyal during the war?

• By allowing free press and open discussions about the war and creating support.

• There were neighbourhood associations who would report on people saying anything negative.

• Through the establishment of democratic elections and campaigning.

• By promoting foreign alliances and diplomacy.

How many people in total were killed by the atomic bombs dropped on Japan?

• Around 200,000

• Around 2,000,000

• Around 20,000

• Around 20,000,000

The bomb was seen by the Americans as the only way of effectively stopping Japan because Japan said they would never surrender. They were relentless.

• True

• False

Put these events in order chronologically

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Battle of Midway : The U.S. Navy defeats the Japanese fleet in a crucial battle

• Japan Surrenders

• Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

• Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

What was the immediate effect of the bomb dropped on Nagasaki?

• It prompted the United Nations to form.

• It resulted in the establishment of a military government in Japan.

• It caused a massive humanitarian crisis.

• It led to Japan's unconditional surrender.

Which topic did you find the most interesting in WWII?

• The Battle of Britain

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Use of the Atomic Bomb