Read a paragraph from an essay supporting Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan during World War II.[1] Many people have argued that nothing could justify the president’s use of the atomic bomb because it killed so many innocent civilians. [2] Truman himself refused to drop a third atomic bomb on Japan because he was horrified by the death and devastation the bomb had caused. [3] However, he never regretted his decision to use the bomb in the first place. [4] Using the bomb brought an immediate end to a war that might have gone on for months or even years longer.Which sentence states a counterclaim?
A counterclaim presents an opposing view. Sentence 1 says that many people believe the deaths of civilians mean nothing could justify using the atomic bomb, which challenges the essay’s position supporting Truman’s decision. The other sentences describe Truman’s reaction or give reasons supporting the decision.
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