Which river valley was chosen for Oak Ridge's development?
Mississippi River Valley
Tennessee River Valley
Clinch River Valley
Cumberland River Valley
Answer
The United States federal government chose the Clinch River Valley for the development of Oak Ridge in 1942. Nearly 60,000 acres of farmland in the valley were purchased to create the city, which played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project.
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