President Truman and the Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb - World War II - One Minute History

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main arguments against the necessity of the atomic bombings?
They were too costly.
Conventional methods might have been sufficient.
They were not powerful enough.
They were not supported by the military.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the estimated number of casualties for a potential invasion of mainland Japan?
Millions
Thousands
Hundreds of thousands
Tens of thousands
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did President Truman believe using the atomic bomb was justified?
It would save more lives than it would take.
It was a demonstration of power.
It was the only weapon available.
It was a decision made by the military.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What might have been the public's reaction if Truman had not used the atomic bomb?
They would have been indifferent.
They would have seen him as a hero.
They would have considered him weak and incompetent.
They would have supported his decision.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What long-term consequence did President Truman face after deciding to use the atomic bomb?
He received a Nobel Peace Prize.
He bore the weight of the decision for the rest of his life.
He was celebrated as a hero.
He was removed from office.
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