Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Decision-Making Process

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the decision-making process behind the use of atomic bombs against Japan?

• A) American military planners reasoned that use of the bombs would prevent the Soviets from entering the war in Asia.
• B) American military planners reasoned that use of the bombs would shock Germany into surrendering before facing the same fate.
• C) American military planners believed that the use of the bombs would kill only the Japanese emperor and most of the government but keep all civilians safe.
• D) American military planners reasoned that use of the bombs would prevent the necessity of a conventional invasion, which they believed would cost more than a million lives.
• E) American military planners convinced a highly reluctant and unbending Truman to drop the bombs by appealing to Congress.

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