Why did Truman decide to use the atomic bomb against Japan?
A) He hoped to avoid an invasion of Japan.
B) He wanted to test the weapon's impact.
C) He wanted to frighten the British.
D) He wanted to demonstrate his strength as a leader.
A
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a. British anti-submarine mines in the North Sea b. heavy losses caused by the introduction of sonar by the Royal Navy c. the fear that it would lead to intervention by the United States d. the defeat of the Royal Navy at Jutland, which made such tactics unnecessary. e. economic pressure from the Allied Powers..
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A) The movement to defend “Throne and Altar” in France B) Methodism C) The movement towards agnosticism D) Increased biblical literalism E) None of the above
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A. A decline in industry B. A rebound in agricultural productivity C. Widespread paranoia as citizens were dispersed into forced labor camps D. International admiration for Stalin's leadership and management techniques E. Proof of the viability of a communist state
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A) overthrow communist rule in East Germany B) obtain Soviet entry into the war with Japan C) improve relations with the Soviet Union D) stop the spread of communism