Did You Know? The Manhattan Project

The Manhattan Project was a research initiative that led to the creation of the first atomic bomb. It began in 1939 with minimal funding but expanded significantly by 1942 under the leadership of Leslie Groves. Key developments included the construction of the first nuclear reactor and the separation of uranium 235. The first atomic bomb was tested in New Mexico in 1945, leading to its use against Japan. The project, initially funded with $6,000, ultimately cost $2 billion and resulted in significant loss of life.

What was the initial budget allocated to the Manhattan Project in 1939?

• $6,000,000

• $600,000

• $60,000

• $6,000

Who was appointed as the leader of the Manhattan Project?

• Albert Einstein

• Leo Szilard

• Leslie Groves

• Robert Oppenheimer

Where was the first nuclear reactor built as part of the Manhattan Project?

• California

• New York

• New Mexico

• Illinois

On what date was the first atomic bomb detonated in New Mexico?

• August 6, 1945

• July 16, 1945

• September 2, 1945

• June 16, 1945

By the end of World War II, how much did the Manhattan Project cost?

• $3 billion

• $2 billion

• $4 billion

• $1 billion