Question

In one to two sentences, evaluate why the U.S. decided to use atomic bombs on populated cities instead of choosing other options.(2 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The U.S. decided to use atomic bombs on populated cities, specifically Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in order to quickly and decisively end World War II and avoid a costly invasion of Japan. Additionally, it was believed that the use of these weapons would intimidate the Soviet Union and assert American dominance in the post-war world.