Question

What was one of the primary reasons President Truman decided to use atomic bombs against Japan?
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To be able to invade and conquer Japan
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To avoid a costly invasion of Tokyo
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To seek revenge for Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
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To test the effectiveness of atomic weapons

Answer 1

One of the primary reasons President Truman decided to use atomic bombs against Japan was to avoid a costly invasion of Japan. He believed that using atomic bombs would bring about a swift end to the war and save countless lives, both American and Japanese, that would be lost in a prolonged invasion.