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President Truman decided to use the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945 because

A)
he believed it would convince Hitler to surrender.


B)
it was the last hope the U.S. had of winning the war.


C)
Congress would not fund an invasion of the Japanese mainland.


D)
it would prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths that an invasion of Japan would cause.

Respuesta :

I think the answer is D It would prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths that an invasion of Japan would cause.

Answer:

D It would prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths

Explanation:

The U.S. wasn't ready for an on foot land assault against Japan, all the way across the Pacific ocean with no navy. Therefore, bombs became the best option especially as far as saving the lives of soldiers is concerned.