Question

The development of an atomic bomb by the United States did which of these? (5 points)

A. pressured German leaders to surrender

B. increased tensions between Truman and Stalin

C. worried the leaders of France and Great Britain

D. led Stalin to postpone a Soviet invasion of Japan


The statement below was made by Robert H. Shumard, a crewman of the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima:
"Nobody actually wants to cause the destruction we caused. But it was through a necessity rather than a wanton type of destruction. It was something that had to be done."
With which principle associated with the Nuremberg Trials would Shumard agree?

A. A soldier must always follow orders.

B. War criminals must be put on trial for their misdeeds.

C. The destruction of towns and cities constitutes a war crime.

D. Individuals are accountable for their actions even during war.

I am not sure what the answer to these questions are, any help would be appreciated!

Answer 1

Question 1: B
Question 2: A

I hope I helped!

Answer 2

The first one is B since it started the Arm's Race between the US and the USSR
The second one is A, since the soldiers didn't want distruction, they wanted them to surender before, but they did as they were told.