Which of the following was among the reasons why President Truman decided to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
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- A.He wanted to free the Philippines from Japanese occupation.
- B.He feared a Japanese invasion of the United States.
- C.He believed the bombing would shorten the war and save U.S. lives.
- D.He wanted to impress the British with U.S. strength.
- E.He wanted to destroy every city in Japan.
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