Question

Which of these statements best analyzes why President Truman decided to abandon the plan to launch an invasion of Japan in 1945? (1 point)
Truman was more concerned about ending the war in Europe before invading
Japan.
Truman realized that an invasion of Japan was not possible after U.S. defeats at Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
Truman was assured that using atomic bombs would result in minimal loss of Japanese civilian lives.
Truman realized that the invasion would cost too much money and American
O lives.

Answer 1

Truman realized that the invasion would cost too much money and American lives.

Reason: estimates for Operation Downfall predicted very high U.S. (and Japanese) casualties based on fierce fighting on islands like Iwo Jima and Okinawa, so Truman chose alternatives (including the atomic bombs) to end the war more quickly and avoid massive Allied losses.