In Making the Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb on Japan

question 44

Multiple Choice

In making the decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan, the United States dealt with which of these situations?

• A) The Japanese had throughout the war shown fierce resistance and determination.
• B) Some analysts suggested American casualties during an invasion of Japan might rise to 200,000.
• C) Some who were against dropping the bombs believed that the Japanese were on the verge of surrendering.
• D) both a and b
• E) both a and c

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Definitions:

Collisions

The occurrence of two or more entities or ideas coming into conflict or impacting each other in a physical or metaphorical manner.

Manifest

To display or show a quality or feeling through one's actions or appearance; to be evidence of.

Engage

To participate or become involved in an activity, to attract and hold attention, or to enter into confrontation or battle.

Provoke

To stimulate or incite someone to a reaction or emotion, typically in a negative way.