HIROSHIMA:
The war between Japan and the United States began when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. On August 6, 1945 the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, and within days the Japanese surrendered. Almost 90,000 people died in the explosion and even today some people suffer from diseases caused by the radiation. A Peace Park was created in Hiroshima and each year on August 6th people float lanterns past the Atomic Dome to remember those who died and pray for lasting peace.
Comprehension Questions
1. How many people died in the explosion of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945?
A. 40,000
B. 90,000
C. 2,000
2. Why do people float lanterns past the Atomic Dome on August 6th?
A. To commemorate the people who died as a result of the atomic bomb
B. To pray for lasting peace
C. Both A and B
A. To commemorate the people who died as a result of the atomic bomb
B. To pray for lasting peace
C. Both A and B
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