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

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The Allies were planning on using the atomic bomb on anyone who defied them.
The Allies were planning on using the atomic bomb on anyone who defied them.

The Allies only wanted to use the bomb as a last resort to end the war.
The Allies only wanted to use the bomb as a last resort to end the war.

The Allies wanted Japan to evacuate the civilians.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The Allies only wanted to use the bomb as a last resort to end the war.

The Potsdam Declaration communicated the Allies' terms for Japan's surrender and served as a warning that failure to comply would result in severe consequences, including the potential use of the atomic bomb. This was intended to encourage Japan to surrender in order to avoid further devastation.