Many Americans approved of the use of atomic weapons on Japan despite their destructive power because

A. they believed they were justified in striking first in order to protect themselves

B. they were eager to see if this new technology was effective in preventing wars

C. they believed that the atom bomb would cause no more damage than regular bombs

D. they were told that it was the only certain way to defeat the militant Japanese empire

Question

Many Americans approved of the use of atomic weapons on Japan despite their destructive power because

A. they believed they were justified in striking first in order to protect themselves

B. they were eager to see if this new technology was effective in preventing wars

C. they believed that the atom bomb would cause no more damage than regular bombs

D. they were told that it was the only certain way to defeat the militant Japanese empire

anonymous · Answer

i already got it wrong, so i know for a fact that the answer is not c. but i still want to know what the answer was supposed to be

anonymous · Answer

I had this question too and I think I got B right!

anonymous · Answer

oh, ok. thanks!

toots · Answer

THE CORRECT ANSWER IS A - they believed they were justified in striking first in order to protect themselves https://quizlet.com/83314175/iwhs2-705-706-flash-cards/