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The Atomic Bomb: Creation, Use, and Impact on WWII

This content explores the development and deployment of the Atomic Bomb during World War II, highlighting key events such as Albert Einstein's letter to FDR, the establishment of the Manhattan Project, and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It discusses Truman's decision-making process regarding the bomb's use against Japan, the immediate effects of the bomb on civilian populations, and the broader implications for the post-war world, including trials for war crimes and the global shift towards independence movements following the war.

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The Atomic Bomb: Creation, Use, and Impact on WWII

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  1. BellworkFebruary 13, 2014 • In your Composition Books, make a list of everything you know about the Atomic Bomb

  2. The Atomic Bomb • 1939- Einstein wrote to FDR a warning that the Nazis might try to use the energy atom to build “extremely powerful bombs” • FDR wanted this “extremely powerful bomb” first • FDR created the top-secret operation Manhattan Project

  3. The Atomic Bomb • After years of work the first atomic bomb was tested by scientists in the New Mexican desert in July 16, 1945 • Truman had to decided whether or not, to use this bomb against Japan

  4. Potsdam Declaration • A warning issued by the Allies to Japan • If Japan did not surrender is faced “prompt and utter destruction” • Did Japan surrender? • Not a fat chance! • Truman ordered the used of the bomb • Did Truman make this decision in haste?

  5. Intermittent Closure • We all know the outcome of the Atomic Bomb. But I want to know what you think. • Do you think that it was the right thing to do? Why or Why not? Write at least 3 COMPLETE Sentences • Do you think that something like this would happen again, today? Tell me why, at least 2 COMPLETE Sentences. • SO THAT MEANS I WOULD LIKE 5 SENTENCES which equals a good start to a paragraph.

  6. August 6, 1945 • American B-29 bomber • Enola Gay • 1st Atomic Bomb • Hiroshima • Killed 70,000 • 2nd Atomic Bomb • August 9, 1945 • Nagasaki • Killed 40,000

  7. Lasting affects of the Atomic Bombs

  8. The End of the War • Japan surrendered after the dropping of the bombs • August 15, 1945 • V-J Day “Victory over Japan” • A formal surrender was signed on September 2, 1945 aboard the battleship… • U.S.S. Missouri

  9. Events following the War • Allied authorities put top Nazi and Japanese leaders on trial • They were accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity • Nuremberg, Germany • Tokyo

  10. Cost of War • WWII most destructive conflict in history • More than 40 million died • More than half were civilians killed by • Bombing • Starvation • Disease • Torture • Murder • American casualties • 322,000 killed • 800,000 injured • Soviet Union • More than 20 million deaths

  11. Cost of War • Nationalist movement grew • Many colonies began to seek independence

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