Question
Why was Ambassador Joseph E. Davies “startled, shocked, and amazed” by Truman’s decision?
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1 point
A) Because Truman refused to negotiate peace with Japan before using the bomb.
B) Because he learned about Japan’s secret plans to surrender.
C) Because Truman planned to launch a land invasion instead of using the bomb.
D) Because Truman chose to delay post-war discussions with Stalin (who was viewed as necessary to Japan's defeat) until after the atomic bomb tests.
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1 point
A) Because Truman refused to negotiate peace with Japan before using the bomb.
B) Because he learned about Japan’s secret plans to surrender.
C) Because Truman planned to launch a land invasion instead of using the bomb.
D) Because Truman chose to delay post-war discussions with Stalin (who was viewed as necessary to Japan's defeat) until after the atomic bomb tests.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Ambassador Joseph E. Davies was “startled, shocked, and amazed” by Truman’s decision primarily for the reason stated in option A: Because Truman refused to negotiate peace with Japan before using the bomb. This decision was seen as a significant and controversial choice during that time.