What was one reason given for dropping the atomic bomb on Japan?

to end the war without invading Japan

How did geography make it difficult for Japan to maintain control of its empire?

it was spread over a vast area of ocean

After intense battles at Iwo Jima & Okinawa, the Japanese

rejected any suggestions to surrender

Why did the US decide to drop atomic bombs instead of invading Japan?

invading would cause too many American deaths

How did Germany's location affect its chances to win the war?

It had to fight on several fronts

One of the reasons the Allies won the war in Europe was

the huge productivity capacity of the US

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WH Ch17.4 Victory in Europe and the Pacific

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What was one reason given for dropping the atomic bomb on Japan?
to frighten the Germans
to stop kamikaze attacks
to end the war without invading Japan
to eliminate Japanese army bases
2
How did geography make it difficult for Japan to maintain control of its empire?
Pacific waves were so large the ships had to move slowly
the territories were in China, so their navy was of no use
it was spread over a vast area of ocean
the Chinese navy constantly bombarded Japanese ships
3
After intense battles at Iwo Jima & Okinawa, the Japanese
began negotiations with the US
tried to become an ally of the Soviet Union
prepared to use atomic weapons
rejected any suggestions to surrender
4
Why did the US decide to drop atomic bombs instead of invading Japan?
US wanted revenge for the Pearl Harbor attack
invading would cause too many American deaths
Japan was showing signs they might surrender
they weren't sure the bombs would work
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How did Germany's location affect its chances to win the war?
It was too far from the US
troops had to cross several mountain ranges to fight
It was too close to Great Britain
It had to fight on several fronts
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One of the reasons the Allies won the war in Europe was
the execution of Mussolini
Hitler underestimated the will of France to fight
the huge productivity capacity of the US
the development of the atomic bomb by the US
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The name of the program to develop the atomic bomb was
Operation Kamikaze
Manhattan Project
Operation Overlord
Hanford project
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Who made the final decision to use the atomic bomb?
General Douglas MacArthur
General Dwight Eisenhower
President Franklin D Roosevelt
President Harry Truman

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