Japan Flashcards
(15 cards)
What was the primary purpose of the Manhattan Project?
To create a new powerful weapon to defeat Germany
How much did the US spend on the development of the atomic weapon?
$2 billion
When did the US achieve success with the atomic weapon?
July 16, 1945
On what date was the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
August 6, 1945
What type of bomber dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?
B-29 bomber
What percentage of Hiroshima was wiped out by the explosion?
90%
How many people were killed immediately by the atomic bomb in Hiroshima?
80,000
What caused the deaths of tens of thousands of people after the Hiroshima bombing?
Radiation poisoning
What was the date of the second atomic bomb drop on Nagasaki?
Three days after Hiroshima
How many people were estimated to be killed by the atomic bomb in Nagasaki?
40,000
Who announced Japan’s unconditional surrender?
Emperor Hirohito
How many US troops were stationed in Japan after the war?
350,000
Who was given dictatorial power during the occupation of Japan?
General Douglas MacArthur
What political party was banned during the occupation of Japan?
Communists
What type of government was established in Japan after the war?
New democratically elected government
