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The Manhattan Project resulted in the US creating the first nuclear bomb, which was the cause for Japan to surrender.

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What was the goal of the us secret project called the Manhattan project?

To develop the atomic bomb for the USA.


What was the code name given to the Secret American program to build atomic weapons?

The name of the project was called The Manhattan Project. The first designs were called "Fat Man" and "Little Boy" Little boy was dropped on Hiroshima and used nuclear fission from u235. Fat Man was dropped on Nagasaki and used a plutonium core for is destructive power.


How was the Manhattan Project Beneficial to the US?

The Manhattan project was a code name for a project that was assigned the task of designing, building and testing the World's first nuclear bomb that was subsequently used twice on Japan in 1945 to force the Japanese to unconditionally surrender. While horrific, many US military strategists as well as historians postulate that the war between Japan and the US would have continued for at least another year resulting in even greater losses of lives on both sides.


What U.S city was part of the Manhattan Project had 75000 citizens was top secret and was not even named until 1949 years after it was built?

Baton Rouge; Louisiana


Why did the United states being the Manhattan project?

The United States initiated the Manhattan Project during World War II primarily due to concerns about Nazi Germany potentially developing atomic weapons first. In response to this threat, the U.S. sought to harness nuclear fission for military purposes, leading to a race for atomic supremacy. The project aimed to develop an atomic bomb as a means to end the war swiftly and secure a strategic advantage in the post-war world. Additionally, significant scientific advancements and collaboration among leading physicists played a crucial role in propelling the project forward.