Truman authorized the use of the atomic bomb against Japan, in part, to:
A) intimidate Stalin and assure post-war American dominance.
B) warn Germany that they, too, would face atomic attack if they did not surrender.
C) kill as many Japanese as possible to punish them for war crimes.
D) induce Japan to negotiate terms of surrender.
Answer: A
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