Atom bomb World Power of US
- Created by: edie cooke
- Created on: 08-05-13 15:22
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- Use of atom bomb strengthening USA's position as world power.
- Military strength.
- Mass damage.
- 70,000 people died in Hiroshima.
- One bomb caused it, with minimal risk to US lives.
- Japan thus surrendered.
- Contrast to previous attitudes of Kamakaze, shows USA's new strength and influence.
- Mass damage.
- Technologically/ Scientifically.
- Prestige of scientists grew.
- Led to 'arms race'.
- Showed superiority to USSR.
- USSR.
- By using atomic bomb, showed Stalin and Russia USA's power.
- Could use as a bargaining tool against greatest powers of world.
- Shown in post-war settlements.
- Military strength.
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