Question

which sentence states a reason that would support a claim in favor of american use of the atomic bomb during world war ii?
on august 6, 1945, the us air force dropped an atomic bomb on hiroshima, japan, killing more than 70,000 people.
japans surrender came just days after the bombing of hiroshima, ending the war and saving countless lives.
niels bohr was one of the many physicists who worked at los alamos to develop the atomic bomb.
many scientists, including albert einstein, opposed the development and use of further nuclear weapons.

Explanation:

• The first option just states a fact about the bombing (killing people), which is a negative aspect and doesn't support the use.
• The second option shows a positive outcome (Japan's surrender, ending the war, saving lives) that can support the claim in favor of using the atomic bomb.
• The third option is about a physicist working on the bomb, which is a neutral fact about its development and not a reason for its use.
• The fourth option shows opposition from scientists, which is against the use.

Answer:

Japan’s surrender came just days after the bombing of Hiroshima, ending the war and saving countless lives.