Which of the following statements is correct about the decision to drop the atomic bombs?(1 point)

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Truman wanted to save as many lives as possible and end the war quickly.
Truman wanted to save as many lives as possible and end the war quickly.

Truman was hoping Germany would surrender once it saw the destruction of Japan.
Truman was hoping Germany would surrender once it saw the destruction of Japan.

Truman thought if he bombed Japan, it would agree to become a territory of the U.S.
Truman thought if he bombed Japan, it would agree to become a territory of the U.S.

Truman was worried that Japan would drop atomic bombs first.

Answer 1

The correct statement about the decision to drop the atomic bombs is:

Truman wanted to save as many lives as possible and end the war quickly.

This reflects the reasoning articulated by President Truman and his administration at the time, who believed that using atomic bombs would lead to a quicker end to the war and ultimately save lives that would otherwise be lost in a prolonged conflict, such as a land invasion of Japan. The other statements do not accurately represent Truman's motivations or concerns regarding the use of atomic bombs on Japan.