Social Studies/Art Homework
1/16/2015
In order to understand an event, it is important to look at different points of view.
Pick one of the views below that you most agree with. Give three supporting reasons why you agree with the view. If you do not agree with any of the above views, write your own along with three supporting reasons.
Source: American History Textbook, American Vision, pg. 615.
A.) Admiral William Leahy opposed using the bomb because it killed civilians. He believed that conventional (normal) bombing would convince Japan to surrender.
B.) Secretary of War Henry Stimson wanted to warn the Japanese about the
bomb while at the same time telling them that they could keep the emperor if they
surrendered.
C.) Secretary of State James Byrnes wanted to drop the bomb without any warning to shock Japan into surrendering.
D.) President Truman believed it was his duty as president to use every weapon available to
save American lives.
Pick one of the views above that you most agree with. Give two supporting reasons why you agree with the view. If you do not agree with any of the above views, write your own along with two supporting reasons.
Level 1: Bullet 3 supporting reasons for your answer.
Level 2: Write 3 full sentences explaining your answer.
Level 3: Write a full paragraph explaining your answer.
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