President Harry Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan was primarily based on his belief that
A. an invasion of Japan would result in excessive casualties
B. Germany would refuse to surrender in Europe
C. an alliance was developing between Japan and the Soviet Union
D. Japan was in the process of developing its own atomic weapons
Ans: A. an invasion of Japan would result in excessive casualties
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