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Fighting World War II — Test

Question 18 • Contemporary Studies

Which sentence states a reason that would support a claim in favor of American use of the atomic bomb during World War II?

Answer
A
Japan’s surrender came just days after the bombing of Hiroshima, ending the war and saving countless lives.
B
On August 6, 1945, the US Air Force dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, killing more than 70,000 people.
C
Many scientists, including Albert Einstein, opposed the development and use of further nuclear weapons.
D
Niels Bohr was one of the many physicists who worked at Los Alamos to develop the atomic bomb.

Explanation

A reason supporting the use of the atomic bomb would explain a benefit of using it. Choice A says Japan surrendered soon after the bombing, ending the war and saving countless lives, which presents that benefit. The other choices describe the bomb’s development, opposition to nuclear weapons, or the bombing’s death toll rather than a reason in favor of using it.

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