Question

which sentence would be the best thesis statement for an argumentative essay supporting american use of the atomic bomb?
harry trumans difficult decision to use atomic bombs against japan ended the war, saved lives, and secured a lasting peace.
on august 6, 1945, the us air force dropped an atomic bomb on hiroshima, japan, killing more than 70,000 people.
many scientists, including albert einstein, opposed the development and use of further nuclear weapons.
i think president truman was right to drop an atomic bomb on hiroshima because i would have made the same decision.

Explanation:

A thesis statement for an argumentative essay should clearly present a claim that can be argued. The first option presents a clear argument in support of Truman's decision to use atomic bombs (ending the war, saving lives, securing peace). The second option is a factual statement (not an argument). The third option presents an opposing view. The fourth option is a personal opinion without a clear, well - structured argument.

Answer:

Harry Truman's difficult decision to use atomic bombs against Japan ended the war, saved lives, and secured a lasting peace.