One of the most controversial turning points in history was the decision made by US. President Harry S. Truman to use atomic weapons on Japan. the lone
remaining Axis Power at the conclusion of World War II. Discuss whether or not it was necessary for the United States decision to drop the atomic bomb on
Hiroshima and Nagasaki to force Japan to surrender and end World War II. If you agree that it was necessary for President Truman to make the decision to
drop the atomic bombs on Japan. what are the reasons for your opinion? Likewise. if you disagree with President Truman’s decision. what are the reasons
for your opinion? (This assignment is worth up to 20 points and due by March 21.)
Instructions: Write a brief discussion essay in which you create an argument through the use of historical evidence addressing the writing prompt.
1. Start the discussion with a clear and concise thesis statement which clearly states your position either in support of President Truman’s decision or in
opposition of President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Then. devote a paragraph for each of the two reasons you
give to support your stance.
Thesis Example: President Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II was (necessary/unnecessary) in my view
because (state two reasons here). I will discuss these reasons for my view in the following two paragraphs.
2. Provide evidence to support your argument. (Include examples such as military estimates of casualties cited at the time. public and congressional opinion.
or factors such as the Soviet declaration of war against Japan.) Tip: Chapter 27 includes a Debating the Past segment on Should A-Bombs Have Been
Dropped on Japan?
3. Write all of this essay in a minimum of 200-300 words.
4. Check for grammar and meaning.
