AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt
The Manhattan Project was
A.the secret federal program that developed the atomic bomb
B.a plan to rebuild New York City's subway
C.a New Deal housing program
D.the code name for the invasion of North Africa
Explanation
Core Concept
The project brought scientists and engineers together to produce the first atomic weapons, tested in New Mexico in July 1945. The bombs were then used against Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.
Correct Answer
Athe secret federal program that developed the atomic bomb
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