Question

Which of the following best explains why President Harry S. Truman decided to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II?

A.He wanted to be a good president.
B.He wanted the war to last longer.
C.He wanted Germany to surrender.
D.He wanted to save American lives.

Answer 1

D. He Wanted to Save Lives


He was warned by his advisors that if he were to try an invade japan it would lengthen the war and cost the lives of many U.S. Troops

Answer 2

The reason why Truman decided to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was because he wanted Japan to surrender and ultimately thought it would save American lives.