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    The document outlines an essay plan arguing whether America was justified in dropping the atom bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945. The plan includes an introduction noting it ended the war but killed many people. The main body discusses reasons for and against its use, such as it forced Japan's surrender but killed over 100,000 people. The conclusion would state the author's final opinion on if its use was justified after weighing the arguments presented.

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    The document outlines an essay plan arguing whether America was justified in dropping the atom bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945. The plan includes an introduction noting it ended the war but killed many people. The main body discusses reasons for and against its use, such as it forced Japan's surrender but killed over 100,000 people. The conclusion would state the author's final opinion on if its use was justified after weighing the arguments presented.

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    The document outlines an essay plan arguing whether America was justified in dropping the atom bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945. The plan includes an introduction noting it ended the war but killed many people. The main body discusses reasons for and against its use, such as it forced Japan's surrender but killed over 100,000 people. The conclusion would state the author's final opinion on if its use was justified after weighing the arguments presented.

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    Was America justified in dropping the atom bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945? Essay Plan: 1.

    Introduction Introduce argument, explain what you are to discuss


    It ended the war Killed many people Only twice used in history Nuclear age threat of atomic bombs is very real

    2. Main Body 1 (For) Discuss and analyse reasons FOR the use of atom bomb. Its a good idea to start with the most important reason. Remember to use evidence from the sources to support your points (PEE: Point, Explanation, Evidence). Try and include some quotes to support your points (ask your teacher about how to reference these). Attack on Pearl Harbour, December 7th 1941 Bomb was to end war that Japan started Pacific war was terrible and brutal with many casualties on both sides Kamikaze Japanese attitude was to never surrender and to go down fighting Samurai traditions, Bushido Key battles in island-hopping conquest towards Japan: Okinawa, Iwo Jima, millions killed Nanjing Rape of Nanjing Was there an alternative to the bomb? What could have happened during a mainland of invasion of Japan

    3. Main Body 2 Discuss and analyse reasons AGAINST the use of atom bomb. Killed a lot of people, around 100,000 in the first few days and radiation poisoning afterwards, effect of bomb Horrific burns inflicted on survivors USA used bomb to show they were world power to intimidate Russia Evidence for Japan surrendering without the bomb?

    4. Conclusion You need to state your final opinion and give a brief summary of why you hold that opinion. Your conclusion may agree with on particular side of the argument (for or against) or it may be a more balanced conclusion.

    2 3 Could have blackmailed Japan May have killed more than needed Japanese were running out of resources Could have starved them out Possible pre-emptive surrender Soviet Union had declared war Forced Japan into surrender Avoided mainland invasion of Japan Saved American troops Withdrew enemy soldiers from Asia Reduced Japanese military power Humbled Japanese ambitions Ended cruelty Revenge for Rape of Nanking Both atomic bombs combined killed fewer than those in the Rape of Nanking About 1.7 4 million lives Americans saved 10 million Japanese saved

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