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  1. Many Americans approved of the use of atomic weapons on Japan despite their destructive power because

Athey believed they were justified in striking first in order to protect themselves

Bthey were eager to see if this new technology was effective in preventing wars

Cthey believed that the atom bomb would cause no more damage than regular bombs

Dthey were told that it was the only certain way to defeat the militant Japanese empire

  1. Why did President Truman feel he had no choice but to drop the atomic bombs?

AHe feared that Japan would mount a fresh attack on US forces.

BHe felt that without the bomb a costly invasion would be necessary.

CHe feared a Japanese invasion of the California coast.

DHe believed he needed to defeat Japan first before defeating Germany.