In one to two sentences, evaluate why the U.S. decided to use atomic bombs on populated cities instead of choosing other options.(2

Answer 1

The U.S. decided to use atomic bombs on populated cities, specifically Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as a means of quickly ending World War II and forcing Japan to surrender. This decision was seen as a way to avoid a potentially prolonged and costly invasion of Japan and to demonstrate the devastating power of the atomic bomb to the world, particularly the Soviet Union.