Question

Which of the following was given as a justification to use the atomic bomb against Japan?

a. To kill as many Russians as possible
b. To make the war last as long as possible
c. To show the world how merciful the Americans were
d. To bring about the quickest way to end the war

Answer 1

"d. To bring about the quickest way to end the war" is the best option, since many people thought that without dropping the bomb, the Japanese would continue to fight until the last man.