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Analyzing Truman's Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb: Classroom Group Activity

This classroom activity involves analyzing documents related to President Harry Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb in Japan. Students will examine Truman's message to Congress in June 1945 and The Potsdam Declaration to gain insights into goals, obstacles, and future plans.

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Analyzing Truman's Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb: Classroom Group Activity

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  1. Analyzing Truman’s Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb

  2. In groups of 3-4 students, you will analyze each of the following three documents in order to gain greater insight into President Harry Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan.. Complete the questions for each document. You will need this information in order to participate in class discussion as well as to respond to the final prompt.

  3. Document #1: Truman’s Message to Congress, June 1945

  4. Author/Creator of document? _______________________________ Date? _________________

  5. Intended Audience? _________________________________________________________________

  6. Purpose of document? ________________________________________________________________

  7. In this message, what did Truman identify were the United States’ goals, successes, remaining obstacles, and future plans regarding the war with Japan?

  8. Goals:

  9. Successes:

  10. Remaining Obstacles:

  11. Future Plans:

  12. Document #2: The Potsdam Declaration

  13. Author/Creator of document? _________________________________ Date? ______________

  14. Intended Audience? _______________________________________________________________

  15. Purpose of document? ______________________________________________________________

  16. What demands did the Allies make regarding Japanese surrender?

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