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Which of the following is a common argument against the U.S. decision to drop the atomic bomb? (5 points)

A. The study of the effect of atomic weapons allowed nuclear power to be used as energy.

B. The use of the atomic bomb avoided additional loss of life for the Allies. 

C. The Japanese were more willing to surrender than the U.S. military thought. ***

D. The dropping of the atomic bomb would act as a deterrent to future wars.

Correct Answer: 
The Japanese were more willing to surrender than the U.S. military thought.

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I think it might be C. Just maybe.

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The correct answer is option C. The Japanese were more willing to surrender than the U.S. military thought.

What is a common argument against the U.S. decision to drop the atomic bomb?

  • President Truman decided upon dropping the atomic bomb on Japan during the latter half of World War II.
  • He reasoned the decision by claiming that it would lead to fewer deaths than a land invasion would contribute to.
  • It is argued that towards the end of World War II, Japan was more willing to surrender and had already started sending out peace feelers to the Allied forces.
  • Hence, the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan despite Japan's willingness to surrender has been rightfully condemned.
  • This decision cost many lives and had lasting repercussions on the Japanese population.

To conclude, a common argument made against the U.S. decision to drop the atomic bomb is that the Japanese were more willing to surrender than the U.S. military thought.

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