Question

Which of these statements best analyzes why President Truman decided to abandon the plan to launch an amphibious invasion of Japan in 1945?(1 point)

Responses

Truman realized that an invasion of Japan was not possible after U.S. defeats at Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
Truman realized that an invasion of Japan was not possible after U.S. defeats at Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

Truman realized that the invasion would cost too much money and American lives.
Truman realized that the invasion would cost too much money and American lives.

Truman was more concerned about ending the war in Europe before invading Japan.
Truman was more concerned about ending the war in Europe before invading Japan.

Truman was assured that using atomic bombs would result in minimal loss of Japanese civilian lives.

Answer 1

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Truman was more concerned about the potential high cost in American lives and the destructive nature of an amphibious invasion, leading him to choose the atomic bomb as a quicker and more effective way to force Japan's surrender.