Which of these statements best analyzes why President Truman decided to abandon the plan to launch an amphibious invasion of Japan in 1945? (1 point)

Question

• Truman realized that an invasion of Japan was not possible after U.S. defeats at Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
• Truman was more concerned about ending the war in Europe before invading Japan.
• 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 lives

Answer 1

The statement that best analyzes why President Truman decided to abandon the plan to launch an amphibious invasion of Japan in 1945 is: Truman realized that the invasion would cost too much money and American lives.