In order to prepare for this discussion forum:
– http://hnn.us/articles/190.html
– https://learn-us-east-1-prod-fleet02-xythos.content.blackboardcdn.com/5c1754ad402d4/11588?X-Blackboard-Expiration=1613638800000&X-Blackboard-Signature=%2BbFg5CfqGe%2B27%2BMOzGl9EIjIQuSfILAX%2BvCt%2Fx7Zics%3D&X-Blackboard-Client-Id=304096&response-cache-control=private%2C%20max-age%3D21600&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%2A%3DUTF-8%27%27The%2520Unfinished%2520Nation%2520dropping%2520the%2520bomb.pdf&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Date=20210218T030000Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=21600&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAZH6WM4PL5SJBSTP6%2F20210218%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Signature=9fe9874d06b59cc7a9f7371e0e38c9e4056dd6f5fcdfdbc0c72e36fe74bd83df
After you have completed your readings post your answers to only ONE of the following questions.
- What are the explanations that have been offered in support of dropping the atomic bomb? What is your response to these explanations? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.
- What are the arguments that have been presented against using the atomic bomb? What is your response to these arguments? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.
- Review the trial and cast your verdict. How do you find President Truman? Guilty or Not Guilty? Discuss why you reached that decision
