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How many Americans were killed in the Pacific theater?

A
about 100,000
B
about 250,000
C
about 1.7 million
D
about 1.8 million
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Which of these claims is supported by evidence in the passage?

A
World War II was the deadliest war in human history.
B
A majority of Japanese soldiers who fought eventually surrendered to US forces.
C
More Americans were killed than Japanese in the Pacific.
D
The relatively small number of wounded Japanese troops was related to their unwillingness to surrender.
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Which graph accurately reflects the Japanese casualty rate in the Pacific War?

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[Image: A bar graph of Japanese casualties in the Pacific ...]
B
[Image: A bar graph of Japanese casualties in the Pacific ...]
C
[Image: A bar graph of Japanese casualties in the Pacific ...]
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Background information: This passage comes from the memoirs of US President Harry S. Truman, who made the decision to use the atomic bomb.Which of these statements best expresses President Truman’s feelings in this passage?

A
He regretted his decision to drop the bomb on Japan.
B
He believed that using the bomb was absolutely necessary to end the war.
C
He was undecided about whether to use the bomb, but was talked into it.
D
He made the decision on his own, without input from US Army advisors.
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Background information: This passage comes from the memoirs of Admiral William Leahy, one of President Truman’s top advisers.Use the highlighting tool to identify text that shows Admiral Leahy’s opinion of the atomic bomb.Which phrase from the passage gives Admiral Leahy’s opinion of the atomic bomb itself?

A
“the Japanese were already defeated”
B
“in being the first to use it”
C
“barbarous weapon”
D
“basis of my belief”
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Which of these statements best summarizes the aftermath of the bomb for those who survived?

A
The city had turned into an unfamiliar wasteland, and many people were gone.
B
Only a limited number of residents were affected by death or destruction.
C
Most people kept their minds on the war, hoping the country might still claim victory.
D
The heavy toll of the bombings made most residents want to strike back.

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