1. Why did Truman decide to use the atomic bomb to end the war?
to show the world a new superweapon
to keep the Russians from entering the war
to test the effects of an atomic bomb on a city
to quickly end the war without an invasion

2. Which of the following statements correctly describes the destruction the atomic bomb caused at Hiroshima?
The entire city was destroyed and tens of thousands of people were killed.
Tens of thousands of people were killed, but the bomb did little physical damage.
There was little damage outside the inner city and hundreds of people were killed.
The bomb destroyed most of Hiroshima's buildings, but few people were killed.

3. Which of the following correctly lists the order of events?
atomic bomb was tested; war ended in Europe; atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima
war ended in Europe; atomic bomb was tested; atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima
atomic bomb was tested; atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima; war ended in Europe