Justification for Atomic Bomb Usage

Very Hard Period 7: 1890–1945 World War Ii

In the context of World War II, the United States adopted several strategies that differentiated its military approach from that of its Allied counterparts. One of the more controversial decisions was the use of atomic weapons. While the primary objective was to bring about a swift end to the war with Japan, the implications of this decision have been debated extensively in historical scholarship. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a justification offered by U.S. leaders for the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945?

The atomic bomb would enable the U.S. to negotiate a more favorable peace settlement with Japan.

The bomb was necessary to demonstrate military superiority to the Soviet Union.

The use of the bomb would prevent the massive casualties expected from a land invasion of Japan.

The primary goal was to avenge the attack on Pearl Harbor and restore national pride.

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