In mid-1945, evidence of Japan's desperation to continue the war ...

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Question 1

In 1939, the first steps toward the creation of an atomic bomb were taken by
 
  A. Nazi Germany.
 
  B. the United States.
 
  C. Great Britain.
 
  D. the Soviet Union.
 
  E. Japan.

Question 2

Prior to ordering the use of an atomic bomb against Japan, President Harry Truman
 
  A. issued an ultimatum to Japan to surrender or face utter devastation.
 
  B. sent evidence of a test explosion to the Japanese government.
 
  C. did not send any kind of message to Japan.
 
  D. warned the Japanese about the atomic bomb and sent evidence of its effect.
 
  E. told Japan to evacuate Hiroshima or face the consequences.

Question 3

The first atomic explosion in history took place in 1945 in
 
  A. Alamogordo, New Mexico.
 
  B. Hiroshima, Japan.
 
  C. Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
 
  D. the Bikini Islands.
 
  E. the Salt Lake desert in Utah.

Question 4

In mid-1945, evidence of Japan's desperation to continue the war included
 
  A. both the sending of thousands of pilots on suicide missions, and nighttime attacks by Japanese troops against American lines.
 
  B. nighttime attacks by Japanese troops against American lines.
 
  C. the sending of thousands of pilots on suicide missions.
 
  D. All these answers are correct.
 
  E. the loss of over 100,000 Japanese lives at Okinawa.

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Answer 1

A

Answer 2

A

Answer 3

A

Answer 4

D

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