Question

question 5 of 10 what was a primary reason president truman decided to use the atomic bomb? a. using the bomb would be u.s. retaliation for the attack on pearl harbor. b. the allied forces were too weakened from fighting germany to also defeat japan. c. an allied invasion of japan was estimated to result in 1 million allied casualties. d. the leaders of the other allied nations believed japan was preparing to invade russia.

Explanation:

One of the main reasons President Truman decided to use the atomic bomb was to avoid a costly Allied invasion of Japan. Estimates projected around 1 million Allied casualties in such an invasion. Option A is incorrect as the atomic - bomb use was not retaliation for Pearl Harbor. Option B is wrong as the Allies were not too weakened to defeat Japan. Option D is not a primary reason for the atomic - bomb decision.

Answer:

C. An Allied invasion of Japan was estimated to result in 1 million Allied casualties.