In the paragraph beginning with "It was to spare the Japanese people from utter destruction..." (paragraph 9).
Truman states that Japan "rejected that ultimatum." This
section of the text refers to the fact that
o A. In July of 1945, the U. S. demanded that the
Japanese surrender, or risk a massive attack
ов.
In July of 1945, the U. S. and Japan were
negotiating a cease fire, which Japan rejected
oc Japan knew that the U. S. was planning a land and
sea invasion in July of 1945
O D. Japan was going to sacrifice the city of Potsdam in
July of 1945 in an effort to win the war