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The Japanese refused to surrender and there were reports that, in addition to their army, their civilians were becoming more dangerous.
B
President Truman did not know that an atomic bomb had the destructive power of 20,000 tons of TNT.
C
President Roosevelt told Truman that, if given the power of the presidency, he should attack the Japanese.
D
President Truman discovered that the Japanese were also developing an atomic bomb.
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The best explanation for why President Truman ordered the atomic bombs to be dropped is:
A The Japanese refused to surrender and there were reports that, in addition to their army, their civilians were becoming more dangerous.
This reflects the context of the time, where Japan showed no signs of surrendering despite suffering heavy losses, and there were concerns about the potential cost of a prolonged invasion of Japan, which could lead to significant casualties on both sides.
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