Speaker A: “The use of the bomb shortened the war and saved American lives.” Speaker B: “The United States might have been able to force the Japanese to surrender

simply by demonstrating the power of the bomb on a deserted island.”

Speaker C: “The use of the bomb was justified

because of the Japanese attack on PearlHarbor.”

Speaker D: “In Hiroshima, the bomb instantly incinerated

more than 60,000 people. Most were civilians.”

Which speakers hold the view that using the bomb was an appropriate military action?

Question 9 options:

A and B

A and C

B and C

B and D