Why did President Roosevelt originally authorize the development of the atomic bomb?
What did Presidents Roosevelt and Truman both believe about the bomb from the beginning?
What was the situation in the spring and summer of 1945, when Truman had to make his decision? Check all of the boxes that apply.
What other choices did Truman struggle with in the summer of 1945?
He could authorize an invasion of Japan. He could blockade Japan and continue bombing. He could demonstrate the bomb in some remote area. He could drop the bomb on a Japanese city.
Why did Truman decide to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?
President Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb because he believed a land invasion of Japan would result in too many American casualties. Japan’s leaders appeared determined to fight to the death rather than surrender, and Truman did not believe that a naval blockade or conventional bombing would be enough to end the war quickly.
Why did President Truman hesitate to use the atomic bomb?
Which reasons did you include in your answer? Check all of the boxes that apply.He could authorize an invasion of Japan.He could blockade Japan and continue bombing.He could demonstrate the bomb in some remote area.He could drop the bomb on a Japanese city.
Why didn’t President Truman authorize a demonstration of the atomic bomb first instead of choosing to drop it on Japan? Check all of the boxes that apply.
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