Turning Points in the Pacific

Question 1

Why did President Roosevelt originally authorize the development of the atomic bomb?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He believed that Germany was trying to develop one.

Question 2

What did Presidents Roosevelt and Truman both believe about the bomb from the beginning?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

that it should be used if it would shorten the war or save American lives

Question 3

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Allies were ready to transfer their war resources from Europe to the Pacific.; Japan’s leaders were refusing to surrender.; Japan’s ability to make war had been badly crippled.; The United States was inflicting heavy damage by bombing Japan’s cities.

Question 4

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He wasn’t sure if a demonstration bomb would work and couldn’t afford to have it be a dud.; He only had two, and it was believed that two were needed to end the war.

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