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Which of the following statements is correct about the decision to drop the atomic bombs?(1 point)
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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 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 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.
Truman was worried that Japan would drop atomic bombs first.
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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 perspective that the use of atomic bombs was intended to force Japan's surrender, thereby potentially preventing a lengthy and bloody invasion of Japan that could result in greater casualties on both sides.
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