A primary reason for Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan was that he

thought that it would lead to less deaths than a land invasion

thought that Japan was developing nuclear weapons

feared a Soviet and Japanese alliance

wanted to retaliate for the Pearl Harbor attack

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A primary reason for Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan was that he

thought that it would lead to less deaths than a land invasion

thought that Japan was developing nuclear weapons

feared a Soviet and Japanese alliance

wanted to retaliate for the Pearl Harbor attack

anonymous · Answer

Ohhh.... do I love World War II questions!

anonymous · Answer

What do you think the answer is?

anonymous · Answer

I think it is either A or C.

anonymous · Answer

B and D are no where near correct.

anonymous · Answer

Soviets would never ally with Japan.  The closest they've ever gotten to was a peace treaty so Japan could focus on Asian dominance and the USSR could focus on the German Invasion.

anonymous · Answer

So it is A?

anonymous · Answer

Yes. (since it's the most logical)

anonymous · Answer

The USA calculated that if they invaded by land, it would take over 1,000,000 american soldier deaths.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

Very welcome!