Question

Which of the following was among the reasons why President Truman decided to drop atomic bombs on Japan?

• A. He wanted to free the Philippines from Japanese occupation.
• B. He feared a Japanese invasion of the United States.
• C. He believed the bombing would shorten the war and save U.S. lives.
• D. He wanted to impress the British with U.S. strength.
• E. He wanted to destroy every city in Japan.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

He believed the bombing would shorten the war and save U.S. lives.

President Truman was threatened looking at Japan increasing power in world. He believed that to end war its important to halt Japan's power, so it dropped atomic bomb on Japan to shorten or end war and to save United states people from wrath of war.