Dropping the Atomic Bomb

1. What factors have affected viewpoints on Truman's decision?
There were many factors that affected the viewpoints on Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan. One of them was that when Truman received details of a secret Japanese signal, that showed the Japanese military were very determined to fight. Truman decided to use the bomb but only as a normal weapon. The bomb also tested that if it was set off no country could recovover from the impact. Truman then divided that invading japan would be dangerous and could kill alot of lives of American, but he knew that the atomic bomb would be the best decision.

2. Do you think he made the right decision? Give your reasons.
I do believe that Truman made the right decision by dropping the atomic bomb because it saved any americans lives because if america decided to invade instead of drop the bomb many americans would have died or go seriously injured. I believe it was the right decision to make because since Truman was new in office he had to think of the people and dropping the bomb saved many soldiers lives. Also, dropping the atomic bomb ended the war. If we had no dropped the bomb we would have been in war still and dropping the bomb made it so that the war ended.

War in the Pacific

1. What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway was important because it was a turning point in the war. America had the upper hand in the battle and they caught Japan with their planes still on the decks of the carriers. Japan lost 4 aircraft carriers, a cruiser, and 250 planes. America after started island hoping and getting their territories back.

2. What strategy did the United States adopt in fighting Japan?
The strategy that the united states adopted in fighting Japan was island hoping. Island hoping is when they would go from one island to another and take over and go towards japan.

3. Why did the Japanese fight so hard on Iwo Jima?
The Japanese fought so hard on Iwo Jima because it held 20700 Japanese troops. If America had successfully won the battle on Iwo Jima, that would mean they would have one more obstacle then they would be able to bomb japan.

4. Why did the Allies believe Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan?
The allies believed that Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan because the battle cost thousands of American lives, and it was a very long battle. Americans realized that the invasion of Japan would cost them even more lives of American soldiers and would be more of a challenge then Okinawa.

5. What was the Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project was a secret development of the atomic bomb led by General Leslie Groves and by American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer. This was where they tested the atomic bomb, which ended successfully.

6. Ultimately, why did President Truman decide to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
President Truman decided to drop the atomic bombs on Japan because he believed this was the only way to end the war with them. He warned Japan that he would if they didn't surrender and so he had no choice but to drop it.