THE MANHATTAN PROJECT

BACKGROUND: SCIENCE

• 1932: Discovery of Neutron
• 1938: Nuclear Fission
• Fears spread
• 1941: Project begins

EVENT: THE BEGINNING

• $6,000
• Initial research
• 1942: Breakthrough
• Main assembly plant
• Secrecy

EVENT: DEVELOPMENT OF THE BOMB

• Summer 1945: Test
• Massive Results
• Cover up
• Ready to drop

EVENT: DROPPING THE BOMBS

• August 6, 1945: Hiroshima
• August 9: Nagasaki
• August 14: Surrender

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IMPACT: CIVILIANS + SCIENTISTS

• Radiation sickness and burns
• Birth defects
• Unexpected results
• Horrible feelings

IMPACT: DEBATE

• Evil vs Necessary
• Appropriate uses

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