Question

Which of the following was not a reason the US dropped atomic bombs on

Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Truman had to find a way to avoid losing the war

Truman thought it would save American lives

Truman thought the bombs would convince Japan to surrender

Truman wanted to end the war fast

Answer 1

A) Truman had to find a way to avoid losing the war is incorrect.

Step-by-step explanation:

By the time the bombs were dropped, the USA was at little to no risk of losing the war. Japan's navy was in ruins, its empire crumbling, and the home island under attack.