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Truman was assured that using atomic bombs would result in minimal loss of Japanese civilian lives.
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.
Truman realized that the invasion would cost too much money and American lives.
Truman was more concerned about ending the war in Europe before invading Japan.
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.
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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.
While the use of atomic bombs and other factors played a role in his decision-making, the significant concerns over the potential casualties and costs of a large-scale invasion were critical in his choice to pursue alternative means to bring about Japan's surrender.
