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What was Harry Truman's role in World War II?
What was Harry Truman's role in World War II?
- He was a strong advocate for the Axis powers
- He was a neutral party in the war
- He played a crucial role in the defeat of the Allied powers
- He was a strong advocate for the Allied powers (correct)
What did Truman authorize in 1945?
What did Truman authorize in 1945?
- The use of chemical weapons against Japan
- The use of atomic bombs against Japan (correct)
- The use of conventional bombs against Japan
- The use of atomic bombs against Germany
Why did Truman believe the use of atomic bombs was necessary?
Why did Truman believe the use of atomic bombs was necessary?
- To show off America's military power
- To bring a swift end to the war and save American lives (correct)
- To punish Japan for their role in the war
- To test the effectiveness of atomic bombs in warfare
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Learn about Harry Truman's involvement in World War II, his authorization of a major event in 1945, and his reasons for believing in the necessity of using atomic bombs.
