One reason why some Americans disagreed with Truman's decision to use the atomic bombs on Japan was that they argued the bombs killed tens of thousands of innocent Japanese civilians and destroyed their cities. Critics expressed moral concerns about the humanitarian implications of such a decision and questioned the necessity of using such devastating weaponry to achieve military aims.
What was one reason why some Americans disagreed with Truman's decision to use the atomic bombs on Japan?
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They saw the atomic bombs as an unnecessary expense during a time of economic prosperity.
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They argued that the bombs killed tens of thousands of innocent Japanese civilians and destroyed their cities.
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They believed the bombs would lead to an immediate invasion of the United States by Japanese forces.
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They were concerned that using the bombs would prevent the U.S. from being allowed to join the United Nations.
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