Weapons of Mass Destruction

Are Weapons of Mass Destruction necessary?



Created by,
Nupy Flores
Robin Flores

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Romeo, Operation Castle 3/26/1954 (XX-33 ROMEO a 11 megaton shot part of Operation Castle. It was fired from a barge near Bikini Atoll on March 26, 1954.)

Introduction

Weapons of Mass Destruction have been around for years and have been used by many civilizations as a means of war and retaliation. What are these weapons? Are the uses of these weapons necessary in the quest for peace?

Using the links below, research the information about weapons of mass destruction. Examine and evaluate the uses of these weapons. Examine the question, "Are weapons of mass destruction necessary for peace?"

Atomic Bomb
    •A-Bomb Museum
Scroll down the page to the Table of Contents and click on the links to learn about the Atomic Bomb and the impact it had on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
    •Atomic Bombing Information Links
Research the links on this page. Hear President Truman and see the pictures.
    •The Atomic Bombings Of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
More information about the Atomic Bomb. Read and decide if using the Atomic Bomb was necessary?
    •The Race to Build the Atomic Bomb
A wonderful site with lots of information. Research the people involved. Make sure you click on the Timeline.
Atomic Bomb Images
    •Doe Nevada : Photo Library
Here are some images of atomic bombs exploding.
Biological Weapons
    •A Brief History Of Humans and Biological Warfare
Read the history of Biological weapons.
    •Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Biological Weapons
    •Biological Warfare Agents
A partial list of biological weapons.
    •Definition of Biological Weapons
    •Frontline: A Timeline (Plague War)
This is a timeline that shows when different biological weapons were used.
    •The Top Biological Weapons
Use this site to research some of the most common biological weapons. Be sure to scroll down the page to read all the information.
Chemical Weapons
    •Biological, chemical weapons: Arm yourself with information
Read and explore this website to find further information about Biological and Chemical weapons.
    •Chemical Reaction
Read and learn how chemical weapons are being used. Make sure you explore all the links on this page.
    •Chemical Weapons
A good source of chemical weapons usage. Be sure and scroll down the page for more information.
    •Medline Plus: Health Information : Chemical Weapons
Lots of information. Scroll down the page to learn specifics about various types of chemical weapons.
Terrorism
    •Chemical and Biological Terrorism
Information from Britannica Online. You will need a password to access this information.
    •History of Terrorism
    •Terrorism
When you get to the Facts on File website, scroll down the page and click on Curriculum Resource Center, then on the search page (upper left side), type in TERRORISM in the search box. Then click on 4 American History Records, then click on Terrorism. An article will come up. Click on the article to be able to read it better. REMEMBER YOU WILL NEED A PASSWORD TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION.
    •Terrorism in the 20th Century
    •Terrorist Attack against US (map)
When you get to the Facts on File website, scroll down the page and click on Curriculum Resource Center, then on the search page (upper left side), type in TERRORISM in the search box. Then click on 1 Historical Map Record. A map will come up. REMEMBER YOU WILL NEED A PASSWORD TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION.
Weapons of Mass Destruction
    •ABC-CLIO Research List
You must login to access this research list. Ask your teacher for the login and password. Once you are logged in, go to Research List on the left hand side of the page under TOOLS
    •Can we get rid of nuclear weapons?
Explore the question: Can we get rid of nuclear weapons? What is your answer?
    •How Biological and Chemical Warfare Works
An excellent resource. Once at this site, explore the links on the right to learn about Chemical and Biological weapons.
    •Weapons of Mass Destruction Handbook
Read about the many different types of weapons of mass destruction. To learn more specific detail about the weapons, click on the Related Information links on the right side of the page.


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