Which sentence states a reason that would support a claim in favor of american use of the atomic bomb during world war ii? On august 6, 1945, the us air force dropped an atomic bomb on hiroshima, japan, killing more than 70,000 people. Japan's surrender came just days after the bombing of hiroshima, ending the war and saving countless lives. Niels bohr was one of the many physicists who worked at los alamos to develop the atomic bomb. Many scientists, including albert einstein, opposed the development and use of further nuclear weapons.

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Abagail Lambert

22 February, 11:01

Which sentence states a reason that would support a claim in favor of american use of the atomic bomb during world war ii? On august 6, 1945, the us air force dropped an atomic bomb on hiroshima, japan, killing more than 70,000 people. Japan's surrender came just days after the bombing of hiroshima, ending the war and saving countless lives. Niels bohr was one of the many physicists who worked at los alamos to develop the atomic bomb. Many scientists, including albert einstein, opposed the development and use of further nuclear weapons.

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Selena Howell · Answer 1

The sentence "Japan's surrender came a just days after the bombing of Hiroshima, ending the war and saving countless lives" states a reason that would support a claim in favor of American use of atomic bomb during world war II, because it convinced the japan to go into an unconditional surrender which allies had been pushing for. Secondly if the war remained continued for more time, it could have taken countless lives as well.

Cristian Elliott · Answer 2

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The sentence, Japan's surrender came just days after the bombing of Hiroshima, ending the war and saving countless lives.

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The sentence state a reason that could support a claim in favor of the American use of atomic bomb during world war ii because it made Japan to go into unconditional surrender that was previously pushed by the allies. Truman and his advisors concluded this decision that only bombing a city would make an adequate impression to Japan. The goal of the bombing was to destroy Japan's ability to make war.