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Which of the following was a reason for the United States to use the atomic bomb against Japan?

A)

American leaders wanted to test out the new weapon.

B)

American leaders feared Japan would never surrender without horrible losses.

C)

The United States would be unable to win the war with conventional warfare.

D)

The war in Europe wasn't concluded yet.

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Answer: B American leaders feared Japan would never surrender without horrible losses.

Explanation: All of the answers work except D. It's not A because American leaders were very confident. It's not C because they could (they weren't but were about to succeed) win with conventional warfare. The war in Europe was already concluded so the answer is B

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