An Atomic Bomb
On August 6, 1945 the US B-29 bomber, Enola Gay, dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki by Bockscar. The question remains: was the use of atomic weapons on Japan in 1945 justified? In a detailed essay using the supplied sources, discuss the origins of, the use of, and the reasons for dropping the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In your own educated and well-formed opinion, discuss whether you think the use of the two bombs was justified. Be detailed and give good explanation to support your reasoning. Make sure you only use the textbook and the three supplied sources for your reasoning.Requirements:- 3 – 5 pages (it cannot go over). The minimum and maximum are firm rules.- Double spaced, 11 or 12pt font, full citation of sources-You may only use the three sources I provided and the textbook. You must use all four sources at least once in your essay. You must cite these sources in your paper. No other sources are acceptable!- Fully answer the question and support your argument with fact.-You must use the three supplied sources somewhere in your essay. If your argument goes against what the evidence in the source, use it as a counterpoint that you can contradict.Sources:- The only sources you may use for this assignment are listed below. You must cite the material you use and you must use all the sources at least once..1) The textbook, Give Me Liberty. Chapter 22 covers WWII and the atomic bomb. Still, you may use other sections from the textbook if they fit your essay. In fact, it is possible to find good material in Chapters 23.2) Statement from Truman on using the atomic bomb:https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/library/public-papers/93/statement-president-announcing-use-bomb-hiroshima (Links to an external site.)3) The decision to use the atomic bomb- arguments in favor:
