The Manhattan Project Overview
Learning Objective
I can explain the key scientific and ethical questions surrounding the Manhattan Project and its impact on modern history.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the main scientific achievements of the Manhattan Project and explain how they contributed to the development of nuclear weapons.
2. Discuss the ethical dilemmas faced by scientists involved in the Manhattan Project. What were some of the key concerns they had about the use of atomic bombs?
3. Analyze the relationship between the government and the scientific community during the Manhattan Project. How did this relationship influence the direction and outcomes of the project?
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The Manhattan Project [Short Documentary]
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