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End of the War in the Pacific

Question 2 • [HSSWH] World History, Sem 2 (26-27)

Which best describes why Japan surrendered?

Answer
A
Its leaders knew it could not win the war.
B
It faced rebellion in the lands it occupied.
C
It faced a demoralized and rioting population.
D
Its leaders did not want to fight on three fronts.

Explanation

Japan surrendered after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Soviet Union’s entry into the war against Japan. These events made clear to Japan’s leaders that continuing the war could not lead to victory, so A, “Its leaders knew it could not win the war,” is the best choice.

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