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Dropping the Atomic Bomb: Right or Wrong?

This is a four lesson activity on the decision of the United States to drop the atomic bombs on Japan. It finishes with a class debate and includes sources and arguments for and against the dropping of the bomb; plus assessment materials for students.

Grades: 6-8

Disciplines: Social Studies

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