Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay — Quiz

Question 17 • Contemporary Studies

Which sentence would be the best thesis statement for an argumentative essay supporting American use of the atomic bomb?

Answer

Harry Truman’s difficult decision to use atomic bombs against Japan ended the war, saved lives, and secured a lasting peace.

On August 6, 1945, the US Air Force dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, killing more than 70,000 people.

Many scientists, including Albert Einstein, opposed the development and use of further nuclear weapons.

I think President Truman was right to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima because I would have made the same decision.

Explanation

A thesis statement presents the essay’s main argument and gives reasons that can be supported with evidence. Choice C argues that Truman’s decision was justified because it ended the war, saved lives, and secured peace. Choice A is a factual detail, B presents an opposing view, and D relies on a personal opinion rather than a clear, evidence-based argument.

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