Option #1: Analysis of President Truman’s Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb
Investigate the reasons President Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. Consider the culture at that time and the following questions as you write your paper:
– What were some of the arguments for and against the decision?
– How have historians differed on their interpretation of the decision?
– How might the culture of the U.S. have affected the decision to drop the bomb?
– What eventually influenced Truman’s decision?
For the content of the paper you should:
– Discuss and reference concepts taken from the course reading material and relevant research.
– Include a title page, an introduction with a thesis statement, a body, a conclusion, and a reference page.
– Submit 3 pages (not including title or reference pages), double-spaced, and format according to the APA guidelines.
– Include 4 credible, academic, or professional references