In Truman's Own Words - Article Comprehension

What was the hardest decision Truman had to make according to his diary entry on 6/17/45?

• Invading Japan

• Bombing and blockading Japan

• Surrendering to Japan

• Negotiating peace with Japan.

On 7/25/45, Truman mentioned a bomb that caused a disintegration of the atom. What was the weight of the explosive used in the experiment?

• 10 pounds

• 13 pounds

• 15 pounds

• 20 pounds

Fill in the blank: The explosion mentioned on 7/25/45 was visible for more than ___ miles.

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

According to Truman's entry on 8/9/45, where was the first atomic bomb dropped?

• Nagasaki

• Tokyo

• Hiroshima

• Kyoto

What was Truman's reason for using the atomic bomb according to his entry on 8/9/45?

• To show power

• To save American lives

• To destroy Japan completely

• To test the bomb.

Fill in the blank: Truman stated on 8/11/45 that the only language the Japanese seem to understand is the one we have been using to ___.

• negotiate

• communicate

• bombard

• surrender

What did Truman express about the use of atomic bombs on 8/11/45?

• He was proud

• He was indifferent

• He was disturbed

• He was excited

Fill in the blank: Truman mentioned that the atomic bomb was used against those who attacked us without warning at ___.

• Midway

• Pearl Harbor

• Okinawa

• Iwo Jima

According to Truman, what will stop the use of atomic bombs?

• Complete destruction of Japan

• Japanese surrender

• American victory

• International pressure

Fill in the blank: Truman mentioned that the atomic bomb was a good thing for the world because Hitler's crowd or Stalin's ___ did not discover it.

• army

• scientists

• dictator

• followers