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Primary Sources- Famous Speeches: Truman Announces Dropping of Atom Bomb on Hiroshima

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Read the passage Famous Speeches: Truman Announces Dropping of Atom Bomb on Hiroshima. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Famous Speeches: Truman Announces Dropping of Atom Bomb on Hiroshima. Then answer the questions below.
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What was the primary purpose of this speech?

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Which statements would Truman likely agree with based on this speech? Select two correct answers.

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Drag each choice to the correct box to identify the historical questions answered by the source.

  • How did the decision to use atomic bombs affect international relations?
  • Why did the United States decide to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?
  • What were the perspectives and experiences of the survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings?
  • What was the intended impact of the Hiroshima bombing on Japan?
  • How did the United States justify the use of such a devastating weapon in warfare?
  • What were the long-term health and environmental consequences of the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
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