Why did the Allies war Japan in the Potsdam Declaration before using the atomic bomb? (1 point)

The Allies were planning on using the atomic bomb on anyone who defied them.
• The Allies wanted Japan to evacuate the civilians.Jm
The Allies only wanted to use the bomb as a last resort to end the war.
The Allies were bragging about their superiority to the Japanese.

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The correct reason is: The Allies only wanted to use the bomb as a last resort to end the war.

The Potsdam Declaration called for Japan's unconditional surrender and outlined the consequences if Japan did not comply, while also indicating that the use of the atomic bomb was considered a last resort to bring a swift end to the conflict.