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What was Truman's main goal in deciding to use the atomic bomb? Group of answer choices punish Japan for carrying on the war. save lives. demonstrate the power of nuclear weapons. destroy the nation of Japan.

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Answer:

true, but not quite.

Step-by-step explanation:

Truman did not seek to wage war or assert dominance on Japan. His original intention was to basically crippled Japan's ability to make war. So did not meant to cause that much damage, but he did.

Also, the B-29 American atomic bomb carrier, the one dropped on Hiroshima. Was named ENOLA GAY, nice, isn't it.

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