What is the best illustration of the long-term effects of America’s use of the atomic bomb in Japan?

The bombings showed the world how powerful atomic weapons could be, helping spark an arms race after World War II. More countries began developing or experimenting with atomic weapons, making D, “More nations in the world began experimenting with atomic weapons,” the best illustration. Atomic weapons were not abandoned; instead, their development and spread became major concerns.

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