Saturday, June 21, 2008

The Final Decision


The Final Decision


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Date


DIRECTIONS: President Harry Truman was faced with making one of the most

difficult decisions in history, whether or not to use the atomic bomb. Research

Truman’s library on the Internet. Study some of his conversations up to the final

decision, and answer the following questions based on your findings.


Websites: http://www.trumanlibrary.org


What are some of the moral implications that correspond to dropping the atomic bomb?

List three advantages and three disadvantages to using the atomic bomb.

Do you believe President Truman made the right decision? If yes, please explain, and if

no, provide alternative to end the war.

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