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During the US occupation of Japan after World War II, Japan’s military was

A
used to help rebuild cities.
B
retrained by the US military.
C
used to help build a police force.
D
dismantled by the US military.
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What was a concern of some scientists after the Manhattan Project?

A
With Germany defeated, they did not think that Japan would be a threat.
B
They did not think that Truman was knowledgeable enough about atomic options.
C
With Germany defeated, they did not think there was a need for an atomic weapon.
D
They did not think the US had adequate staffing to continue development of weapons.
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How did the US change the government of Japan after World War II?

A
It allowed the emperor to gain more power.
B
It put Japan’s military in charge.
C
It barred former soldiers from voting.
D
It created a democratic government.
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What was the result of the Trinity Test in 1945?

A
Scientists persuaded the US to use the bomb on Germany.
B
Japan was convinced to surrender to the Allies.
C
Scientists realized how powerful the nuclear bomb was.
D
The US government shut down the Manhattan Project.
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Which scientist is often called the “father of the atomic bomb” because of his work as the head of the Manhattan Project?

A
Enrico Fermi
B
Albert Einstein
C
Edward Teller
D
Robert Oppenheimer
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Who was in charge of US forces in Japan following World War II?

A
General Eisenhower
B
General MacArthur
C
President Truman
D
the US Congress
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The new Japanese constitution after World War II contained a clause that

A
promised that Japan would remain allies with the US.
B
prevented Japan from having or using an army.
C
required all citizens to vote in Japanese elections.
D
stopped Japan from making special trade agreements.
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Which statement best describes the Manhattan Project during World War II?

A
It was a large project that employed many people at several sites across the United States.
B
It was a large project that only employed a small number of people at two different sites.
C
It was a small project that employed a few people at one site in New York City.
D
It was a small project that employed a few people at many sites across the United States.
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Which caused the US Army to take over the atomic research project being conducted at Columbia University in the early 1940s?

A
the first atomic bomb test
B
a letter from Albert Einstein
C
Japan’s research into atomic bombs
D
the US entry into World War II
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A result of the atomic bombs dropped by the US on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was that

A
Japan surrendered within a few days.
B
Japan continued to fight.
C
Japan launched a counterattack.
D
Japan repelled a US invasion.

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