Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Social Science Practice Test

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What did the Manhattan Project accomplish?

A. It developed ideas for the Second Industrial Revolution
B. It developed the airplane
C. It developed the first nuclear weapon during WWII
D. It developed the Sherman tank

The correct answer is: C. It developed the first nuclear weapon during WWII

The Manhattan Project is primarily recognized for its significant achievement in developing the first nuclear weapon during World War II. This top-secret research and development project involved some of the brightest scientists and engineers of the time and was a response to fears that Nazi Germany was working on its own atomic bomb. The successful detonation of the first atomic bomb, known as the Trinity test, marked a pivotal moment in history, representing not only a scientific breakthrough but also the beginning of the nuclear age. The implications of this development were profound, leading to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and ultimately contributing to the end of World War II. Understanding the impact of the Manhattan Project is essential for grasping the developments in military technology and international relations in the 20th century. The other options do not pertain to the Manhattan Project's objectives or outcomes.