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Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay

Question 6 • Fall 24 US History B IC

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

Answer
A
Harry Truman’s difficult decision to use atomic bombs against Japan ended the war, saved lives, and secured a lasting peace.
B
On August 6, 1945, the US Air Force dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, killing more than 70,000 people.
C
Many scientists, including Albert Einstein, opposed the development and use of further nuclear weapons.
D
I think President Truman was right to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima because I would have made the same decision.

Explanation

A strong argumentative thesis states a clear position and gives reasons that the essay can support. Choice A argues that using the atomic bombs was justified because it ended the war, saved lives, and secured peace. Choice B gives a historical fact, C presents an opposing view, and D relies on personal opinion rather than a reasoned argument.

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