Question

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what was the impact of world war ii on the usa?
a. america would lose lands in the pacific and be left out of peace talks.
b. america would become the world’s strongest military power as they possessed the atomic weapon.
c. america would refuse to be part of the united nations, and lose international power due to this.

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Explanation:

• Option a: After WWII, the US gained control in the Pacific (e.g., territories like Guam, Philippines' liberation) and was central in peace talks, so this is incorrect.
• Option b: The US developed and used atomic bombs (Hiroshima, Nagasaki), and its military strength, including naval, air, and industrial capacity for warfare, made it the strongest military power post - WWII. This aligns with historical facts.
• Option c: The US was a founding member of the United Nations and gained significant international power after WWII, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

b. America would become the world's strongest military power as they possessed the atomic weapon.