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truman had to announce the death of roosevelt. it was the 3rd time since 1900 that  a president has died. while he was in office, the outlines of cold war fashioned. Truman and Us found peace and held back soviet expansion.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/bday/0508.html

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http://time.com/3718981/tokyo-firebombing-1945/

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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/firebombing-of-tokyo
the bombings were 3 hours of constant bombs being dropped. The aftermath of the bombs were gruesome and many people were killed.

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http://factsanddetails.com/asian/ca67/sub429/item2519.html
The raids targeted major cities. The bombs were napalm and other chemicals to devastate the people and buildings. This is reliable because it states its sources. It also has links that work that go to credible sources.

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http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki This source says that the research and beginning process of creating the atomic bomb only began in 1939. It also says that there was only one successful test in 1945. Overall it was a risky decision and it would have been safer to wait for the Soviets to join the battle in the Pacific Theater. This source is reliable because it gives contact information. It also gives a recent copyright date.

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http://www.ushistory.org/us/51g.asp

This resource is trust worthy because it contains up to date information that has real detailed facts. The article explains reasons why harry Truman should and shouldn't drop the bomb. It explains what would happen if the bomb was dropped.

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http://www.historyextra.com/article/premium/should-america-have-dropped-atomic-bombs-hiroshima-nagasaki-justified-debate
This source again debates whether dropping the bomb was the best choice of action. It also discusses whether Truman really even had a choice. this site is credible because it is put out by BBC which is a credible news source. It was written in 2015, so it is up to date.

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http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-two/the-pacific-war-1941-to-1945/the-fire-raids-on-japan/
Fire raids began in 1945 on Japan. The goal for the raids was to diminish the morale of soldiers and civilians in Japan. The source is reliable because it states its sources. It also it has been recently updated

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source a http://www.globalissues.org/article/131/effects-of-bombing-on-the-environment
This source talks about the affects on the environment, agriculture and the chemical affects of a bomb. This source is not very reliable because it was last updated in 2001.
http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/ww2/summary.html
This source describes the invasion of tokyo and japan.It is reliable because it shows cited work, authors.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm
This source talks about the different options that Truman had. It explains what would have happened with each choice. This source is credible because it explains in depth and uses logic. It also is a national website, so that makes it more credible.

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http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/harry-truman
This source thoroughly describes what made Truman choose to use the atomic bomb. It provides you with great details and good evidence to support their information.

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Cooper Allison
Source #1: www.britannic.com/technologal:atomic-bomb
Summary: An atomic bomb is the deadliest weapon known to mankind and was used to cause mass destruction during World War 2
Analysis: This source is reliable because it was recently updated and written by reliable authors.
Source #2: undergroundbombshelter.com/nuclear-bomb-facts-html
Summary: The blast of an atomic bomb is so fast and deadly that a single blast can travel at a speed of 200 MPH.
Analysis: It was a reliable source because it had well done charts and statistics that were reliable and were up to date.
Source #3: atomicbombmuseum.org/3.holds.html
Summary: An atomic bomb was designed to create a mass destruction and was used when the Japanese refused to surrender.
Analysis: This is a reliable source because it is constantly updated and was written by a museum that specializes in atomic bombs.

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https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-II/bombing-of-hiroshima-nagasaki
The bomb can wipe out an entire city and a vast amount of buildings. It can be used to end the war.
Reliable because authors are named, up to date, still being updated, correct grammar and spelling. A well developed website.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm
This source is about Truman's thought process behind making the choice to use the atomic bombs.

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japanese overwhelmed us forces. as they advanved, Douglas MarArthur was ordered to leave the islands.

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atomicbombmuseum.org/3_health.shtml
the atomic bomb was created to kill a massive amount of people. Japan kept resisting surrender, so the US used it to scare them into surrendering by using the bomb.

It is a viable source because it is verifiable, and the authors are listed, it is recent, and the website is a government owned one.

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http://nationalinterest.org/feature/no-other-choice-why-truman-dropped-the-atomic-bomb-japan-13504
This source is relevant because it talks about the debate on whether the bomb should have been used. It was written for the 70th anniversary of the bombings. Its credible because it was written on August 6, 2015, which is relatively recent. This source is used for historical information.

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http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad This source talks about the battle of Stalingrad which was before the bombings of Hiroshima. It says that the combined military and civilian causalities was near 2 million, which means they were in a weaker state, weary from battle. This source is trustworthy because it gives contact information. It also gives a recent copyright date.

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https://undergroundbombshelter.com/nuclear-bomb-facts.html
the blast of an atomic bomb travels at about 2000mph. It incinerates anyone/thing in a half mile radius of the detonation.

Reliable because it contains statistics common to other sources I checked. The author, and contact information, are listed.

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They researched about dropping the bomb. The focus was on Truman and the military leaders. Many Japanese insist that Japan is a defeated country and they'd be fine without the bomb.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm
this source provides factual information form a reliable
government cite

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https://www.trumanlibrary.org/hst/d.htm
This website gave good information about Truman and his decisions made about the atomic bomb. It is a reliable source.

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source a https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm
source b http://www.authentichistory.com/1939-1945/1-war/4-Pacific/4-abombdecision/3-against/
These two sources talks about the background of president Truman's decision to bomb to end the war. It also talks about how the bomb was said to be illegal. I found source a to be more reliable because it was recently updated and had reliable authors. Source be was not as reliable for the opposite reason.

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https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-05-27/should-president-truman-have-dropped-the-atomic-bomb-on-japan
this source is relevant to my topic because it talks about President Obama going to one of the cities that was bombed. After that on the website, it has different peoples views on whether or not the bombs should have been dropped. This is credible because the people who are giving their opinions have credentials. It is also a credible, up to date news source

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https://www.britanica.com/technology/atomicbomb
An atomic bomb is a weapon with great explosive damage and destruction. During WWII nations raced to be the first to develop a bomb of this magnitude.

Reliable source because it is constantly updated, and it is written by many editors.

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https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/nukevault/ebb525-The-Atomic-Bomb-and-the-End-of-World-War-II/

This source has real facts and well written information. I know this source is trustworthy because it s written by a university. This source explains the thought process of president Truman when making the decision process of whether or not he should drop the bomb.

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http://www.ushistory.org/us/51g.asp
This source goes in depth about how Truman made the decisions on the atomic bomb

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Troubled American historians. Perspective matters. Historians began to accept Truman's interpretation of events. The atomic bomb was a new weapon developed in secrecy. It was very destructive could convince Japanese military to not go further with agony of their people. Now, the US is fighting soviet union http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/uhic/ReferenceDetailsPage/DocumentToolsPortletWindow?displayGroupName=Reference&u=oak30216&u=oak30216&jsid=885fa2cddb280d23cd06bf9c5ed436a5&p=UHIC%3AWHIC&action=2&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CCX2876300010&zid=4a6103da6d025e4543bf83800209eb8f

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http://www.socialstudies.org/sites/default/files/publications/se/6407/640706.html

This source is trustworthy because it has in depth developed ideas with correct facts about the topic.  This source explains the thought process of president Truman when making the decision process of whether or not he should drop the bomb. The article explains why this thinking process shouldn't be forgotten and why it was a important part in history. It explains strategies and how each would work.

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https://www.trumanlibrary.org/hst/d.htm
This source is talking about the decision to drop the atomic bomb and weather or not it was a good decision under those conditions. the source shows all of the diary's written by Truman and they describe the process of there decision to drop the bomb. this is a reliable source because it has the publisher and the recent dates when it was last edited.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm
This source is reliable because its up to date. The source has a lot of information with true facts.  This source explains the thought process of president Truman when making the decision process of whether or not he should drop the bomb. This source talks about how japan was losing the war and that through their decision to keep fighting instead of surrendering effected plans of conflicting countries such as the united states. It explains the options of invading homes, bombing or using the atomic bomb in detail showing the pros and cons of each.

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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/pacific-major-battles/ This source mentions nothing about the Soviets helping on any battle on the Pacific Theater. This source is mainly mentioning the United States as the main fighter of Japan. This source is reliable because it has contact information. It is also professionally designed.

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http://reformation.org/atomic-bomb.htmlhttp://reformation.org/atomic-bomb.html
This source talks about the people that helped make the important decisions that were made and the working up to the decision of the bomb this source is reliable because it is a referenced source and dates are listed.

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https://www.trumanlibrary.org/hst/d.htm
This source is an in-depth article that explains exactly why Truman felt like he had to drop the atomic bomb.

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http://nationalinterest.org/feature/no-other-choice-why-truman-dropped-the-atomic-bomb-japan-13504
This source explains why Truman had to drop the Atomic bomb.

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https://mises.org/library/harry-truman-and-atomic-bombhttps://mises.org/library/harry-truman-and-atomic-bomb
This source is about a episode that is about his whole presidency and the amazing accomplishments he made this i reliable because it has new dates and it's authors are listed.

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https://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/study_collections/bomb/large/
This source gives different links and information while they were considering to drop the atomic bomb.

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http://www.ushistory.org/us/51g.asp
This source talks about the decision making and thought put into whether they should drop the bomb or not.

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http://www.ushistory.org/us/51g.asphttp://www.ushistory.org/us/51g.asp
The source talks about the intensity
Of the atomic bomb and the consiquences of the decision and the deaths that he would have to sacrifice.

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http://apjjf.org/-Mark-Selden/2414/article.html
By using conventional bombing the death rate would continue to rise. This would force Japan to surrender. I think this is a reliable source because there of ways of contacting the author and the links are working properly.

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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/truman-is-briefed-on-manhattan-project

This source talks about the start to the creation of the atomic bomb in the United States and Truman taking the Presidency. The source also talks about President Truman being told and making the decision about the atomic bomb, the first weapon of mass destruction in the world. This source is re reliable because it checks off many of the CRAAP test questions. Also the source is related to the topic and does research like this normally.

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https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-05-27/president-trumans-decision-to-use-the-atomic-bomb-was-difficult-but-right

This article is about the negative effects there could have been if President Truman had not dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. It interestingly talks about the number of lives that were saved both America and Japanese by dropping the bomb and not going for an invasion. This source is reliable because it checks off the majority of the CRAAP test. Also it is a large news source in the US.

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https://history105.libraries.wsu.edu/spring2015/2015/01/20/the-effect-of-the-atomic-bombs-dropped-on-hiroshima-and-nagasaki/
This source talks about all after effects of the atomic bomb. The source explains that the bomb not only killed thousands with the initial blast, the bomb caused large food shortages in Japan. The source is reliable because it's published by Washington State University a well known school. The source also provides cites for all sources at the end of the article

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https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/atomic
The source explains atomic diplomacy. Atomic diplomacy is using atomic bombs to achieve diplomatic goals. Atomic diplomacy has caused conflict between countries ever since the cold war. This source is reliable because it is a .gov website. The source is also reliable because it has many links that are functional that provide more information.

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http://www.ucsusa.org/publications/ask/2013/nuclear-weapon-cost.html#.WNMwBRiZPow
This source explains the costs that go along with having an atomic bomb. This source gives a detailed explanation of all the costs that go along with an atomic bomb. This source is reliable because it is a .org website. The source also provides an about us page and cites sources as well as having a description of the author.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm

This source talks about the different options that President Truman had at the time and what the possible outcomes of them there could be. It also talks about the aftermath of the atomic bomb and what it was like in the US and Japan the day the bomb was dropped. This source is reliable because it checks off the majority of the CRAAP test. Also this is a well-known national organization.

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http://atomicbombmuseum.org/3_health.shtml
This source shows what happens when an atomic bomb is dropped. The page gives stats, facts, and descriptions of the carnage left beside by the atomic bomb.The source is reliable because it has working links and provides a page that list all references. The source also gives cited facts and stats.

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http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/159959
Conventional bombing would threaten all of Japan and its allies. Compared to Japan's air force the U.S. has a stronger air force and will be superior. It think the site is a reliable source because it has accurate dating and statistical facts from surveys taken.

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http://nationalinterest.org/feature/no-other-choice-why-truman-dropped-the-atomic-bomb-japan-13504

This source talks about how at the time dropping the atomic bomb seemed like the best option and that it would bring a quick end to the war. It also shows how people feel about the decision now and how most people still think it was the right thing to do. This source is reliable because it checks off almost the entire CRAAP test. Also the source is a .org and has polls and

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https://www.osti.gov/opennet/manhattan-project-history/Events/1945/potsdam_decision.htm
By forming a blockade and conventional bombing japan was more likely to surrender faster. The U.S. would also not have the need to invade the country. The bomb would also be intimidating to other countries. This is a reliable source because it is a ".gov" website and has accurate dates

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http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/159959
In this website it says, "In April 2015 showed that 56% of those surveyed, including 70% aged 65 and over, agreed that “using the atomic bomb on Japanese cities in 1945 was justified,” while 34% thought it was unjustified." In addition, this stirred up many conflicting interpretations that made the people think if the bomb was necessary or not. This source is a .org website which is good. The problem with this is that there are no links, and there is so many adds it makes you question if it's real.

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http://www.dannen.com/decision/potsdam.html
This is talking about Truman's and Stalin's relationship overall and how they connected. This wasn't really in the other sources I read. They also discussed how this would effect Stalin personally. This website lacks color, links , and many other things. I don't think this is the best source I could be using.

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http://nationalinterest.org/feature/no-other-choice-why-truman-dropped-the-atomic-bomb-japan-13504
This source says how Truman should have already known that Japan was already beaten so what was his purpose? In addition, Japan was not looking to surrender, but eventually they did. This source has a lot of adds which can be sketchy, but all of their links work and have good information. The author has his own link that shows all of his requirements to write this website story.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Trumans-decision-to-use-the-bomb-712569
Within my readings I learned that Truman got a message from the secretary, and from that moment he knew he had to do something about it.  The website says that within four months, Truman decides to start using the atomic bomb on  Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I think that this source is a good source to use because they're a variety of links that lead you to other sections of the website. In addition, I can see that this website is up to date and was edited this year.

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http://www.pacificwar.org.au/AtomBomb_Japan.html
In the case of Americans, reference is usually made to the atomic bombing of Japan in August 1945, and it is sometimes suggested that Japan was selected as a target for the atomic bomb only because the Japanese are Asian. In other words, it is suggested that Western racism was involved.
This is not reliable because it has no dates, author, or cited work

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http://ic.galegroup.com
The atomic bomb was meant both to prevent Soviet expansion into the Pacific and to demonstrate to Joseph Stalin that the United States possessed a weapon which could destroy any city in the world. This source is somewhat reliable. It has many spelling errors and is not that up to date.

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http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/14/u-s-planned-to-drop-12-atomic-bombs-on-japan.html
Although Tokyo still remained a possibility, it had already suffered extensive damage from a firebombing campaign that incinerated 16 square miles and as many as 100,000 people. In addition, officials believed Emporer Hirohito might still be needed to help negotiate any surrender. This source is reliable because they have cited work and is very current.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm
In mid-July, President Harry S Truman was notified of the successful test of the atomic bomb, what he called “the most terrible bomb in the history of the world.”  Thousands of hours of research and development as well as billions of dollars had contributed to its production. This source is reliable because it has many working links and is up to date

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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/truman-is-briefed-on-manhattan-project

The war in Europe ended and America was still fighting with the Japanese.  Truman wanted to end the war quickly, so he allowed atomic bombs to be released.  The source is very reliable because there aren't any grammar or spelling mistakes.  Also, all the links work.

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https://www.trumanlibrary.org/teacher/abomb.htm

President Truman couldn't wait for reinforcements to come and help them fight the Japanese.  He decided to authorize the use of the bomb because it would be the most efficient way to help end the war.   This source is reliable because it has working links.  They also have a list of all the sources they used.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm

President Truman knew that if he dropped the bomb that thousands of innocent Japanese lives would be lost.  Eventually, he found cities that were important to Japan's military, targeted them, and bombed them.  This source is reliable because it is a government website.  It has other working links to help you learn more.

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http://www.ushistory.org/us/51g.asp

This source says that Truman's decision was purely military and would save some Japanese lives.  He decided to drop the bomb and the Soviet Union joined the war, which helped it come to an end.  This source is reliable because all of the links that are provided work.  Also, it is very current and up to date.

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http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-second-atomic-bomb-that-ended-the-war.htm
The atomic bomb proved Murphys law that anything bad can happen at any time. A single bomb weighed 8,900 pounds. This source is relaible because the facts are proven and nothing is mispelled.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm
Conventional bombing started in 1942. A single attack could kill 80,000 people. The bombing attacks would have a major toll on the people of Japan. I think this source is reliable because it was a ".gov" website and did no have any misspellings.

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http://nsarchive.gwu.edu/nukevault/ebb525-The-Atomic-Bomb-and-the-End-of-World-War-II/
The bomb ended the war in the pacific. "Top Secret Ultra" summaries were found from the Japanese from their "Magic" program. This source is reliable because after they add in or quote facts they cite their sources.

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http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/bday/0508.html

In war-ravaged Europe in those years, Truman and the United States established peace and held back Soviet expansion and built economic and political stability through the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

There was outstanding success in Europe, thanks to the Truman Doctrine, inaugurated in 1947.

This source is reliable because it provides a date of publication. It also provides us with an author.

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http://www.history.army.mil/books/AMH/AMH-23.htm

The U.S. Fleet, expanding after its initial setback at Pearl Harbor much as the Army had, provided the main sinews for an offensive strategy in the Pacific, although the Army devoted at least one-third of its resources to the Pacific war, even at the height of war in Europe.

In sum, the United States proved capable, once its resources were fully mobilized, of successfully waging offensives on two fronts simultaneouslya development the Japanese had not anticipated when they launched their attack on Pearl Harbor.

This source is reliable because it provides a date of publication, accurate spelling, and an author. It informs us with a lot of information.

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Caitlin Randall

http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/uhic/ReferenceDetailsPage/DocumentToolsPortletWindow?displayGroupName=Reference&u=oak30216&u=oak30216&jsid=885fa2cddb280d23cd06bf9c5ed436a5&p=UHIC%3AWHIC&action=2&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CCX2876300010&zid=4a6103da6d025e4543bf83800209eb8f

The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were unnecessary for victory in World War II and were used primarily as a tool to impress and contain the Russians

President Truman used the atomic bombs in order to bring a quick end to the war

This source is reliable because it provides citations and an author. It also provides a date of publication.

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http://nsarchive.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB162/index.htm
The nuclear age started after this bombing in World War 2. Ever since the bombing still today historians argue over if it was the right decision to drop it. This source is relaible because it gives you links to view their latest updates and they also provide phone numbers.

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https://studyofstrategyandpolitics.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/jsp-1-truman-and-the-pacific-war-end-game.pdf

President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb was not intended to keep the Russians out of the war, which was impossible. It was to prod them into it prematurely, and by bringing the war to an early end, limit their conquest.

Truman’s main objective in ending the war early was to limit Soviet gains in the Far East to the mainland, and prevent a Soviet invasion of Japan proper.

This source is reliable because it provides an author. It also gives us a date of publication.

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https://www.trumanlibrary.org/teacher/abomb.htm President Truman had came down with only one idea left to end the war with Japan. He though it was an awful idea, but the atomic bomb was the right thing to do instead of waiting for the Soviet Union. This source is reliable because it has different links to have a discussion about it. It also has contact information for the Truman Library.

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http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/06/world/asia/btn-atomic-bombs/index.html
The United States ended World War 2 by dropping an atomic bomb on Japan. The President was very hesitant at first, but soon came to realize this was his best option to end the war. This source is reliable because the copyright is updated and it gives the auothers contact information.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm President Truman was given the okay to use the most deadliest and worst bomb in world history. He thought it was an awful responsibility to do, but decided it was the best way to end the war with Japan. This source is reliable because it has different articles. It also has different social media websites that you can look more into the article.

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http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/whic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow? This source says that President Truman always said that the atomic bomb should and could be used. The atomic bomb was a necessity to end the war, according the President Truman. This source is reliable because it has a copyright and different information. It also shows the author and similar articles.

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http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/uhic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow? This source says that President Truman secretly used the weapon of the atomic bomb. He used the bomb to convince the Japanese to stop and not put their people in anymore agony and pain. This source is reliable because it is an academic website. It also shows the author and the dates it was written and published.

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Lauren Frank Source D https://www.britannica.com/topic/Trumans-decision-to-use-the-bomb-712569 This source says that the Soviet Union was a good ally to have and his diaries reveal the relationship between the US and Russia. The Potsdam Conference had two purposes which were to rebuilding Europe and securing the Russian participation in joining the war with Japan.  This source is reliable because it has an author and a date it was made. The date has been updated. The source show various forms of social media where you can contact them for additional information. 

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Lauren Frank Source D https://www.britannica.com/topic/Trumans-decision-to-use-the-bomb-712569 This source says that the Soviet Union was a good ally to have and his diaries reveal the relationship between the US and Russia. The Potsdam Conference had two purposes which were to rebuilding Europe and securing the Russian participation in joining the war with Japan.  This source is reliable because it has an author and a date it was made. The date has been updated. The source show various forms of social media where you can contact them for additional information. 

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Lauren Frank Source      A https://trumanlibrary.org/teacher/abomb.htm This source says the US wanted to end the war by thinking about invading Japanese land and drop an atomic bomb on the cities and island, or wait for the Soviet Union to go into the war. The use of the bombings in Europe forced the US Pacific Theater leaders to bomb Japanese cities.  This source is reliable because it has contact information for people to use to contact the Truman Library. It shows other resources used for their posted information.

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Lauren Frank Source      A https://trumanlibrary.org/teacher/abomb.htm This source says the US wanted to end the war by thinking about invading Japanese land and drop an atomic bomb on the cities and island, or wait for the Soviet Union to go into the war. The use of the bombings in Europe forced the US Pacific Theater leaders to bomb Japanese cities.  This source is reliable because it has contact information for people to use to contact the Truman Library. It shows other resources used for their posted information.