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How many Americans were killed in the Pacific theater?

A
about 100,000
B
about 250,000
C
about 350,000
D
about 1.8 million
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Which of these claims is supported by evidence in the passage?

A
World War II was the deadliest war in human history.
B
A majority of Japanese soldiers who fought eventually surrendered to US forces.
C
More Americans were killed than Japanese in the Pacific.
D
The relatively small number of wounded Japanese troops was related to their unwillingness to surrender.
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Which graph accurately reflects the Japanese casualty rate in the Pacific War?

A
[Image: A bar graph shows that 1,750,000 were killed, 100,...]
Option A
B
[Image: A bar graph shows that 100,000 were killed, 1,750,...]
Option B
C
[Image: A bar graph shows that 1,750,000 were killed, 900,...]
Option C
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Which phrase from the passage gives Admiral Leahy’s opinion of the atomic bomb itself?

A
“the Japanese were already defeated”
B
“in being the first to use it”
C
“barbarous weapon”
D
“basis of my belief”
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Which of these statements best summarizes Admiral Leahy’s opinion of the decision to drop the bomb?

A
He was opposed to the decision because he believed Japan was ready to surrender.
B
He believed that using the bomb was absolutely necessary to end the war.
C
He was undecided about whether to use the bomb but was talked into it.
D
He was unhappy about the decision but felt it was necessary to save lives.
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How many Americans were killed in the Pacific theater?

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Which of these claims is supported by evidence in the passage?

A
World War II was the deadliest war in human history.
B
A majority of Japanese soldiers who fought eventually surrendered to US forces.
C
More Americans were killed than Japanese in the Pacific.
D
The relatively small number of wounded Japanese troops was related to their unwillingness to surrender.
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Which of these statements best expresses President Truman’s feelings in this passage?

A
He regretted his decision to drop the bomb on Japan.
B
He believed that using the bomb was absolutely necessary to end the war.
C
He was undecided about whether to use the bomb but was talked into it.
D
He made the decision on his own, without input from US Army advisers.
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Which phrase from the passage gives Admiral Leahy’s opinion of the atomic bomb itself?

A
“the Japanese were already defeated”
B
“in being the first to use it”
C
“barbarous weapon”
D
“basis of my belief”
10

Which of these statements best summarizes Admiral Leahy’s opinion of the decision to drop the bomb?

A
He was opposed to the decision because he believed Japan was ready to surrender.
B
He believed that using the bomb was absolutely necessary to end the war.
C
He was undecided about whether to use the bomb but was talked into it.
D
He was unhappy about the decision but felt it was necessary to save lives.
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