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Why did the U.S. use the Atomic Bomb?

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Answer:

It was a preferable alternative to a full-scale invasion.

Step-by-step explanation:

America had two choices: Use the Atom bomb or invade mainland Japan.

Truman decided to use the bomb.

A mainland invasion would have cost the lives of many more innocent people.

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