Question

Read President Truman’s comment about his decision to use the atomic bomb.

"I knew what I was doing when I stopped the war that would have killed half a million youngsters on both sides if those bombs had not been dropped. I have no regrets and, under the same circumstances, I would do it again.”

–President Harry S. Truman

According to the excerpt, what was the most important factor in Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb?

A.) American scientists opposed using the atomic bomb.
B.) The war would continue if he did not use the atomic bomb.
C.) It was not known for certain how the bomb would affect people.
D.) People would be angry with him for using a new, dangerous weapon.

Rewarding 90 points.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

the war stopped when he dropped the bombs and if he didn't, the war would kill more youngsters so he wanted to end it as fast as possible