What was the primary purpose of the Manhattan Project?
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Correct answer: To research and build an atomic bomb
The Manhattan Project was a top-secret research and development program led by the U.S. with support from the UK and Canada. It resulted in the creation of 'Little Boy' and 'Fat Man,' the weapons used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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