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Jan. 29, 2013
Jan. 29, 2013
DO NOW: Choose one question from your DO NOW sheet. Answer it, recording the answer on the sheet (if needed). Be prepared to discuss your question in two minutes!
Writing Assignment
The rise of contact between Native Americans and New England colonists had many effects on both Native Americans and colonists. Describe the effects of this contact. Cite evidence to support your claims.
Hiroshima Bombing
Why? After careful study, US military leaders saw that an invasion of Japan would cost much in terms of lives and money. They decided to use the Atomic Bomb designed by the Manhattan Project instead. When? Hiroshima: August 6, 1945 (Little Boy) Nagasaki: August 9, 1945 (Fat Man)
Hiroshima Bombing
What? Little Boy was equivalent to a 16 Kiloton TNT blast Fat Man was equivalent to a 21 Kiloton TNT blast Effects Deaths: 90,000166,000 killed in Hiroshima/60,00080,000 killed in Nagasaki Destruction: See pictures Radiation: Many people developed leukemia and cancer from the blast Rebuilding of Japan: Japan would need help and assistance to rebuild
Timeline Assignment
Complete a timeline of the ten most important events from World War II. Identify if they occurred as part of the European War, the Pacific War, or in the US Homeland.