Question

Why did Truman decide to use the atomic bomb?

A.
He wanted to keep the Germans from entering the war in the Pacific.

B.
He wanted to show off the United States' new super weapon.

C.
He wanted to quickly end the war in the Pacific without invading Japan.

D.
He wanted to test the effects of an atomic bomb on a large city.

Answer 1

A.

Answer 2

Nope

Answer 3

no

Answer 4

C doesn't make sense.

Answer 5

Remember, the germans already surrendered.

Answer 6

why not

Answer 7

Because they invaded Japan when they dropped the Atomic Bomb on them.

Answer 8

yes they did they were planning for a land invasion on japan, but that would've costed millions of casualties

Answer 9

on both sides

Answer 10

They didn't invade Japan after they dropped the bombs...

Answer 11

truman decided to spare the massive amount of time and american soldiers lives

Answer 12

lol no medals ;~;

Answer 13

So they brought out the Atomic Bomb.

Answer 14

Yes, to save American lives.

Answer 15

But it still Invaded Japan...

Answer 16

Nope, they dropped the bomb, so that they didn't have to invade it.

Answer 17

no they did not

Answer 18

Ohhhh!

Answer 19

they dropped the bomb and japan surrendered after

Answer 20

Thanks! :)

Answer 21

np

Answer 22

I know a lot about US History, I read my US History book every night for fun. ;-)