Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Each slide should include:
2. The year(s) the event took place( the events must be in chronological order)
3. A 3-4 sentence description of the event
Slide 1: Bombing of Hiroshima
Year: 1945
Description: On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The bomb, named "Little Boy," targeted the city's vital military and industrial center. The devastating explosion instantly killed an estimated 70,000 people and resulted in long-term effects such as radiation sickness and severe burns. This event marked the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare.
Slide 2: Bombing of Nagasaki
Year: 1945
Description: Three days after the bombing of Hiroshima, on August 9, 1945, the United States dropped a second atomic bomb named "Fat Man" on the city of Nagasaki, Japan. The bomb exploded over the Urakami district, causing widespread destruction and casualties. Approximately 40,000 people were killed immediately, and the long-term effects of radiation exposure continued to cause suffering in the years to come. The bombing of Nagasaki served as a turning point that led to Japan's surrender, effectively ending World War II.