Prompt: If you were the president, explaining on the radio to to America about why you used an atomic bomb/or not on Japan, how would you describe your decision?
Good Morning Americans…“We are at war…..summarize WWII, the war with Japan, and the U.S. created new weapon developed by scientists in America.
2. Clear statement about what you have decided to do with the bomb…. to Japan
3. Explain your personal, internal ‘debate’ about whether this was the right action.
Give 3-4 reasons for your decision
Present: 2 opposing viewpoints: see Resource Cards
4. Explain your Justification for using this weapon against ‘innocent citizens’. Is this in humane or was it a ‘necessity’ of war? Explain why it was ‘ok’ to bomb Hiroshima….and then Nagasaki.
5. Explain the short term and long term effects of your choice on people and nations.
Conclusion: Explain why you are confident about your choice. Explain why this
Was the best action for Americans.
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