Japan Bombings
Biking
WW2
Labor Day
100

What cities were bombed? 

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

100

Where is the world's largest bike ride held? 

Iowa

100

What were the names of the two major groups fighting in WW2? 

Allied and Axis Powers

100

Why were the people working for Pullman upset? 

He laid off hundreds of employees, cut wages, and didn't change prices in the town. 

200

How many people died? 

Hiroshima - 80,000 people; tens of thousands more would later die of radiation exposure.

Nagasaki - 40,000 people.

200
Who started RAGBRAI?
Two journalists 
200

Who were the Allied Powers? 

Great Britain, France, Soviet Union, United States

200

What did the workers do? 

They went on strike. 

300

What year did the bombing happen? 

August 6, 1945 (3 days later)

300

What are three pieces of gear/equipment to ensure bike safety? 

Helmet, reflectors, lights, visible clothing, ect. 

300
Who were the Axis powers? 

Germany, Italy, Japan

300

How many states did the Pullman railroad strike effect? 

27 states

400

What were the names of the bombs? 

Little Boy & Fat Man

400

What are three things to do while bike riding to stay safe? 

Follow rules & signs, follow traffic, look for hazards, avoid distractions, look ahead, be alert, pay attention to vehicles. 

400

Who won the war? 

Allies

400

How many people died once the President release troops? 

30 people

500

Who bombed Japan? 

The United States

500

What direction does RAGBRAI go? 

West to East 

500

How long was the war? 

6 years, 1939 - 1945

500

What state and city was it in? 

Chicago, Illinois