Turning Points in the Pacific Answers

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As a result of Japan’s increasing use of suicide attacks in 1945, Allied leaders began

decreasing the number of bombing raids on Japanese cities.

developing more accurate and effective anti-aircraft weapons.

thinking of a new strategy besides invading the Japanese mainland.

weighing the pros and cons of surrendering to the Japanese.

Which of the following arguments decided the debate over using the atomic bomb against Japan in 1945?

Using the bomb would destroy the armaments still available to Japanese forces in Japan.

Using the bomb would demonstrate the power of the United States to the entire world.

Using the bomb would shorten the war and avoid heavy casualties among invading troops.

Using the bomb would enable Allied forces to invade and take over the Japanese mainland.

Before August 1945, military leaders in Japan

repeatedly asked the Allies for terms of surrender.

refused Allied requests for their surrender.

mounted a final offensive against Allied troops.

were unaware that the Allies had defeated Germany.

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