During the Great Depression, New Mexico crops were only worth about ______ of their 1929 value.(1 point)
Responses
One-third
One-fourth
One-half
Double
One-half
As part of the New Deal plan, New Mexican artists were able to find work again through the:(1 point)
Administration of Public Work (APW)
All Art is Good Art (AAGA)
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Starving Artist Fund (SAF)
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
During the war, the role of the Navajo Code Talkers was to:(1 point)
Responses
Send and decode message based on the Navajo language
Work as spies in Germany
Pilot fighter jets across the Pacific
Work as snipers
Send and decode messages based on the Navajo language.
Navajo Code Talkers received many awards for their pivotal role in winning World War II as soon as the war ended.(1 point)
Responses
true
false
False
In 3-5 complete sentences, explain why Los Alamos was chosen as the location to build the atom bomb.(5 points)
Los Alamos was chosen as the location to build the atom bomb for several key reasons. Firstly, its remote location in the mountains of New Mexico provided a high level of security and secrecy, away from prying eyes. Additionally, the region's dry climate and isolated surroundings ensured minimal risk of accidental detonation or damage to surrounding areas. Secondly, Los Alamos had access to the necessary resources, such as water and electricity, required for the complex and extensive scientific research and development that would take place there. Lastly, Los Alamos was home to exceptional scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project and was considered the ideal leader for the project due to his immense knowledge and expertise in nuclear physics. This combination of security, resources, and scientific expertise made Los Alamos an ideal location for the construction and development of the atom bomb.
_________ authorized the dropping of the first atomic bomb.(1 point)
Responses
President Hoover
President Truman
President Roosevelt
President Bush