Question

Which of the following was the most likely reason President Truman decided to use atomic bombs against Japan?

A.. He had an agreement with the Soviet Union to use advanced weapons to end the war quickly.
B. He wanted to punish the Japanese people for the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
C. He feared the loss of life that would be involved in a conventional invasion of Japan.
D. The war was going poorly in Europe, so he needed to end the Pacific war quickly.

Answer 1

The answer is C. His first priority was protecting American lives and a invasion of Japan would end in millions of fatalities.