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Question 5 • World History

Which best describes why the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan?

Answer
A
The second bomb was aimed at Japan’s largest munitions factory.
B
The United States wanted to cause as much damage as possible.
C
Japan refused to surrender after the first bomb was dropped.
D
The bombs worked in conjunction with each other.

Explanation

After the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan had not yet surrendered. The United States dropped a second bomb on Nagasaki in an effort to force Japan to surrender and end the war. Thus, the best choice is “Japan refused to surrender after the first bomb was dropped.”

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