Read a partial outline for an argumentative essay.1. Introduction: Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against JapanA. Claim: Truman’s choice to use the atomic bomb against Japan was the right one because it brought the war to an end, saved lives, and established a lasting peace.[...]4. Body paragraph: Using the bomb established a lasting peace.A. Evidence: There has been no global war since WWII and no further use of nuclear weapons.B: Counterargument: There have been many other wars since 1945, and other countries have developed nuclear weapons.C: Conclusion: Which of these sentences provides a strong conclusion for the fourth paragraph?
Answer
A
Using the bomb established a lasting peace and proved that it was a good idea to develop a nuclear weapon.
B
Truman was faced with a difficult choice in 1945, but he probably made the right decision.
C
Truman refused to use a third bomb on Japan or to use the atomic bomb against Korea because he was horrified by its effects.
D
Although there have been other wars since 1945, none have been as big as WWII or ended with as much devastation.
Explanation
A strong conclusion should connect the paragraph’s evidence to its claim while addressing the counterargument that other wars have occurred. Choice D acknowledges those wars and argues that none matched World War II in scale or devastation, supporting the paragraph’s point about lasting peace. Choice A makes a broader claim about developing nuclear weapons that the evidence does not establish.
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