The Bombing of Hiroshima

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This Formative supplements a Hiroshima HyperDoc lesson, but could be used as a lesson by itself. It helps students learn about the Bombing of Hiroshima as they practice reading and writing comprehension.

Complete the EdPuzzle lesson, Hiroshima: Dropping The Bomb - Hiroshima - BBC Hiroshima

Read the text on the left, answer questions on the right.

Why did the United States target Hiroshima?

It was the closest city to the United States.

It was the capital of Japan.

It was an important military location.

It was the locatin of Japan's prisoners of war.

Why did Japan surender?

Now watch the Smithsonian video, "Harrowing Accounts from Hiroshima Survivors".

Go to the 360 Cities Virtual Tour and explore the aftermath of the bombing.

Sources: History Extra & History.com

The Bombing of Hiroshima

The Bombing of Hiroshima

Why did the United States target Hiroshima?

Why did Japan surender?

Do you think the US did the right thing when they bombed Japan?

Why did the United States target Hiroshima?

Why did Japan surender?

Do you think the US did the right thing when they bombed Japan?