End of the War in the Pacific — Unit test Answers

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Supporters of using the atomic bomb against Japan at the end of World War II thought an invasion would

cost too many American lives.

not be successful.

be opposed by the American people.

require the navy to build too many ships.

Why did supporters of using the atomic bomb reject the idea of dropping one on a deserted island?

They thought the radioactive fallout was too dangerous.

They thought it would make Japan fight even harder.

They did not want other nations to know about the bomb.

They did not want to waste one of the remaining bombs.

Supporters of the atomic bomb argued against the idea that the US should not use the bomb against Japan by

suggesting the destruction would not be any greater than at Pearl Harbor.

noting the bomb would mainly destroy buildings rather than kill people.

suggesting the bomb would only be used on important military targets.

noting that firebombing had already caused extensive damage in Japan.

Which was a result of the US occupation of Japan after World War II?

The US and Japan became military enemies.

The US and Japan became allies and trading partners.

The US and Japan became allies with few economic ties.

The US and Japan became members of the Allied nations.

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