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

A) they believed they were justified in striking first in order to protect themselves

B) they were eager to see if this new technology was effective in preventing wars

C) they believed that the atom bomb would cause no more damage than regular bombs

D) they were told that it was the only certain way to defeat the militant Japanese empire

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

A) He feared that Japan would mount a fresh attack on US forces.

B) He felt that without the bomb a costly invasion would be necessary.

C) He feared a Japanese invasion of the California coast.

D) He believed he needed to defeat Japan first before defeating Germany.