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The US expected to win the war but determined that doing it the way the US had been doing it so far would result in the loss of many more american lives. Therefore the decision was made to use the bomb(s). An ultimatum was delivered to Japan to surrender. When it was rejected, the bombs were used and japan surrendered soon after.
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What did Japan's refusal to surrender after the Potsdam Conference in July 1945 cause?
Led the United States to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945
What started the atomic bomb?
When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor that was a reason for the USA to enter WWII. It then led to the atomic bomb.
Who discoverd the atomic bomb?
The atomic bomb was developed during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. The project was spearheaded by the United States and led by scientists such as J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is often credited as the "father of the atomic bomb."
Led team of Americans building atomic bomb?
Robert Oppenheimer
Who were some of the people that led the discovery of the atomic bomb?
Albert Einstein
Led the American team of engineers and scientist building the atomic bomb?
Oppenheimer......................
Why did the united states drop an atomic bomb on aug 6 1945?
The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, primarily to hasten the end of World War II. The decision was influenced by the desire to avoid a prolonged invasion of Japan, which was expected to result in significant casualties on both sides. Additionally, demonstrating the bomb's destructive power aimed to deter future conflicts, particularly with the Soviet Union. The bombing ultimately led to Japan's surrender on August 15, 1945.
Who oversaw the atomic bomb?
General Leslie Groves oversaw the development of the atomic bomb. He also oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. J. (Julius) Robert Oppenheimer was a physicist and civilian who led the other scientists working on the atomic bomb. He reported to General Groves.
What led to the end of word war 2?
The atomic bomb over Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
Who led the American team of engineers and scientisits building the atomic bomb?
Robert Oppenheimer
Why is the atomic bomb important to World War 1?
The atomic bomb was sopower full that japan surrendered a couple days after the second bomb. This nuclear weapon is what led World war II to an end. Not World war I
Did Thomas Edison build the atomic bomb?
No, Thomas Edison did not build the atomic bomb. The atomic bomb was developed during World War II by the Manhattan Project team led by scientists such as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Enrico Fermi. Edison was a prolific inventor known for his work in electricity and the light bulb.
