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

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



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Final answer:

Americans approved of using atomic weapons on Japan to shorten the war and save lives.


Explanation:

Many Americans supported the use of atomic weapons on Japan during World War II because they believed it would shorten the war and save American lives. The alternative of a full-scale invasion of Japan was estimated to result in a high number of casualties on both sides, making the atomic bombs seem like a quicker and more favorable option.


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