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Read an outline for an argumentative essay.

1. Introduction: Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan
A. Claim: Truman’s choice to use the atomic bomb against Japan was the right one because it brought the war to an end, saved lives, and established a lasting peace.

2. Body paragraph: Using the bomb ended the war
A. Evidence: Japan refused to surrender before the bomb was dropped.
B. Evidence: Japan surrendered four days after Hiroshima.
C. Conclusion: It was the bomb that changed Japan’s mind.

3. Body paragraph:
A. Evidence:
B: Counterargument:
C: Conclusion:

What will be the topic of the third paragraph in this essay?
Why Japan decided to surrender
How using the atomic bomb saved lives
Why it was wrong to use the atomic bomb
How using the bomb led to a lasting peace

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
How using the atomic bomb saved lives.

Reason: Paragraph 2 already addresses ending the war; the essay's claim lists three supporting points (ended the war, saved lives, established lasting peace), so the next body paragraph will develop the "saved lives" point and include a counterargument and rebuttal.