In one to two sentences,

Question

evaluate why the U.S.
decided to use atomic
bombs on populated cities
instead of choosing other
options.

Answer 1

The U.S. decided to use atomic bombs on populated cities, such as Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in order to force a quick end to World War II and save American lives that would have been lost in a long and potentially bloody invasion of Japan. The decision was also influenced by a desire to demonstrate the power and capabilities of the newly developed atomic weapons to the Soviet Union and other potential adversaries.