What did the use of atomic bombs during World War II lead to?

A ban on all nuclear weapons for all developed countries for years in the future
The need for a global regulatory body to monitor the use of nuclear weapons
A sharing of all nuclear weapons technology to make all countries equal
An arms race between the United States and Soviet Union
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


Which of the following is a common argument against the U.S. decision to drop the atomic bomb?

The study of the effect of atomic weapons allowed nuclear power to be used as energy.
The use of the atomic bomb avoided additional loss of life for the Allies.
The Japanese were more willing to surrender than the U.S. military thought.
The dropping of the atomic bomb would act as a deterrent to future wars.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


What is the best explanation for why the United States decided to target Hiroshima?

It was a center of communications, military command, and supply point for the Japanese army.
It would have few casualties because it was nearly destroyed by previous bombings.
It was a religiously and culturally significant city for the Japanese monarchy.
It was a city with many family connections to Emperor Hirohito and military leaders.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


Many Americans approved of the use of atomic weapons on Japan despite their destructive power because

they believed it would shorten the war and ultimately save American lives
they were eager to see if this new technology was effective in preventing wars
they believed that the atom bomb would cause no more damage than regular bombs
they were told that it was the only certain way to defeat the militant Japanese empire