Question

Which of the following was the most likely reason President Truman decided to use atomic bombs against Japan? A. The war was going poorly in Europe, so he needed to end the Pacific war quickly. B. He had an agreement with the Soviet Union to use advanced weapons to end the war quickly. C. He wanted to punish the Japanese people for the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. D. He feared the loss of life that would be involved in a conventional invasion of Japan

Answer 1

D is the answer to the question

Answer 2

D. is correct
A.no War in Europe was done, Japan was still going
B.no he used it to prove the US was advanced (Cold War followed)
C. No, the US retaliated by entering the war