3rd Hour Atomic Bomb by Rebecca Finke https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6 3rd Hour Activity 3/10/21. For each of the 5 sources, you must leave a comment with your name. In your comment, you must evaluate if that specific reason justified the US's use of the atomic bomb in WWII. Make sure you include your name! en-us 2021-03-10 13:31:44 UTC 2022-02-02 18:01:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f628.png First Nation finkerp https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292797218 The United States was the first nation in history to use an atomic bomb against another nation. On August 6th, 1945 the American B-29 plane, Enola Gay, dropped the atomic bomb Little Boy on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The bombing instantly killed 70,000 to 80,000 Japanese in the city and tens of thousands more due to radiation exposure. Three days later on August 9th, the United States dropped another atomic bomb, named the Fat Man, on the city of Nagasaki. the bombing of Nagasaki would kill another 40,000 people. Japan surrendered soon after.]]> 2021-03-10 13:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292797218 Pearl Harbor finkerp https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292809830 The US was brought into the fighting of WWII in both the European and Pacific Theatres of war due to the Imperial Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. The Japanese surprise attacked the harbor in Hawaii with a variety of fighter planes and bombers with a major focus on trying to sink the American fleet of battleships. All eight of the American battleships were damaged and four of the eight were sunk in the harbor. The Japanese attack also damaged three American destroyers and three American cruisers. In all, 2402 Americans were killed and another 1282 were wounded. The intent of the Japanese attack was to inflict a preventative and decisive blow to the American Pacific naval fleet in order to allow itself free reign over the territory it sought in the South Pacific. The attack was profoundly shocking to the American public due to the magnitude of the attack and the fact that Japan surprise attacked the United States without issuing a formal declaration of war first. In a statement after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, United States President Truman stated that the "Japanese began the war from the air at Pearl Harbor... [and have now] been repaid many fold."]]> 2021-03-10 13:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292809830 Operation Downfall finkerp https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292821501 Operation Downfall was the codename for the planned but never executed American invasion plan for the Japanese mainland Islands during the end stages of World War Two in the Pacific Theatre. It was set to occur in October of 1945 and if it had taken place it would have been the largest amphibious attack in human history. The estimated American casualties for the invasion ranged wildly from one hundred thousand American casualties to over one million. The estimated numbers were calculated based on earlier battles in Iwo Jima and Okinawa and the heavy death tolls to American soldiers in these battles, and the expectation that the Americans would not only be fighting the Japanese Army but also a hostile civilian population who sought to protect their homeland.]]> 2021-03-10 13:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292821501 Defeated finkerp https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292826217 In 1945, Secretary of War Stimson visited my headquarters in Germany, (and) informed me that our government was preparing to drop an atomic bomb on Japan. I was one of those who felt that there were a number of cogent reasons to question the wisdom of such an act.... During his recitation of the relevant facts, I had been conscious of a feeling of depression and so I voiced to him my grave misgivings, first on the basis of my belief that Japan was already defeated and that dropping the bomb was completely unnecessary, and second because I thought that our country should avoid shocking world opinion by the use of a weapon whose employment was, I thought, no longer mandatory as a measure to save American lives. It was my belief that Japan was, at that very moment, seeking some way to surrender with a minimum loss of 'face.' The Secretary was deeply perturbed by my attitude, almost angrily refuting the reasons I gave for my quick conclusions. 

-Dwight Eisenhower (American General during WWII and Former United States President from 1953-1961) 


]]> 2021-03-10 13:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292826217 Iwo Jima finkerp https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292831155 The Battle of Iwo Jima (February to March 1945) was some of the deadliest and fiercest fighting in the Pacific Theatre of World War Two. The Unites States Armed Forces invaded the island in hopes of using it as a staging ground towards the larger invasion of the Japanese main islands. It was defended by determined and loyal Japanese forces. However, the American victory was assured due to their overwhelming control of the air and sheer number of forces. Of the 22,060 Japanese soldiers entrenched on the island, 18,844 died either from fighting or by ritual suicide. Only 216 were captured during the course of battle. The Japanese bushido code of honor, coupled with effective propaganda which portrayed American G.I.s as ruthless animals, prevented surrender for many Japanese soldiers. ]]> 2021-03-10 13:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1292831155 they really created history by dropping 3 bombs on japan . they killed thousands of people. https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293676464  i agree with this as well because they showed no mercy]]> 2021-03-10 16:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293676464 Jeremiah Yillah https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293678635 I agree with this reason because being the first to drop the bomb would show the world what we can do and give us a edge in the development of more weapons]]> 2021-03-10 16:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293678635 They were the reason to which the war ended which was to stop all war from happening. 2062294 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293681435 2021-03-10 16:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293681435 I have mixed feelings about the overall decision of the United States. Although it can be seen as a necessary evil to end the war swiftly. I do agree with the decision in the end, but the cost is the lives of thousands of innocent people. 3334733 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293684179 2021-03-10 16:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293684179 2062822 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293684462 i don't really agree with this reasoning because it just showing what we can do as a military power. not showing why or how we should've handled the situation.]]> 2021-03-10 16:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293684462 this was a was for the u.s to show their superiority towards japan. They made the right choice. -Samantha B https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293686951 2021-03-10 16:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293686951 I agree because Shows the U.S military power- ML 2086751 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293689530 2021-03-10 16:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293689530 Jeremiah Yillah https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293689792 The atomic is good revenge for Pearl Harbor ]]> 2021-03-10 16:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293689792 Isaihas https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293691205 I agree with the reson]]> 2021-03-10 16:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293691205 It is showing the US military power 329552 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293691761 2021-03-10 16:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293691761 I agree because Japan didn't hesitate to sneak attack us, we had to strike back. It also made them surrender so i'm all for it. 2058555 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293692010 2021-03-10 16:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293692010 i agree with this because japan was the one that started this and other countries started to intervene. https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293697658 2021-03-10 16:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293697658 I agree because Japan attacked by surprise and many lives were lost. US didn't want that to be their weakness- ML 2086751 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293700583 2021-03-10 16:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293700583 i agree because it's showing the power the US military has also how badly the damage could be 215960 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293700925 2021-03-10 16:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293700925 I don't agree with this, Japan may have drew first blood but involving innocent lives seems a bit overkill. 3334733 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293705127 2021-03-10 16:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293705127 i agree with this because Japan started it and the other countries are the ones who joined into it 215960 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293709774 2021-03-10 16:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293709774 i agree with this because japan was the one that started this and other countries started to intervene. 329552 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293712759 2021-03-10 16:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293712759 Japan stared it to try and take the U.S territory and the U.S wouldn't let that happen so they joined the war.- Samantha B https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293713297 2021-03-10 16:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293713297 Sal https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293722512 Shoed the u.s true powers

]]> 2021-03-10 16:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293722512 Sal https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293724393 I agree because japan started all of it.]]> 2021-03-10 16:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293724393 This would have been one of their largest casualties had it followed through. Looking at the numbers, I agree with this source because there would have been more bloodshed if Operation Downfall was executed instead. 3334733 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293725305 2021-03-10 16:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293725305 sal https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293728477 a unecessary amount of people were dying.Protected land too]]> 2021-03-10 16:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293728477 although the plan never went through, they would be doing to to protect their home land. - samantha B https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293729864 2021-03-10 16:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293729864 sal https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293731267 It was all usleess they didn't have to continue causing damgage like this. ]]> 2021-03-10 16:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293731267 Showed how much control they had 2058346 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293733190 2021-03-10 16:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293733190 They had there reasons for starting the war 2058346 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293737586 2021-03-10 16:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293737586 felt that it was unnecessary to drop an atomic bomb because japan had already done it (they did it as a final way to show defeat) and i agree. -samantha B https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293748939 2021-03-10 16:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293748939 sal https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293762204 They honestly didnt need this they just kept going just to keep going.]]> 2021-03-10 16:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293762204 again, this shows the U.S to be strong in numbers over japan. Japan fought the U.S fully prepared to lose many soldiers although it was pointless because they were outnumbered and lost the fight. -samantha B https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293768676 2021-03-10 16:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1293768676 2062822 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1294818440 the u.s had a reason to bomb japan because after they sneakily bombed pearl harbor, they should've expected someone to retaliate or at least do something worse to them. ]]> 2021-03-10 19:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1294818440 I agree that Japan is already defeated but their culture made them fight to the death no matter what, so the atomic bombs were the final nail in the coffin. 3334733 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1295966882 2021-03-11 02:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1295966882 I agree with this source because combining the Japanese culture of never giving up with the current situation in World War II really shows how scary the nation and its people make themselves to be. Things would have gotten worse if no further action was followed through. 3334733 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1295989066 2021-03-11 02:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1295989066 I agree because Japan didn't give us a warning and they didn't declare war on us, they just surprise attacked us. As the power of the world we need to assert our dominance so that other countries would think twice about doing anything to the strongest country in the world. 2058555 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1296560670 2021-03-11 06:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1296560670 I think this is way too far, due to the number of casualties. They Civilians are only protecting their homeland 2058555 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1296571263 2021-03-11 06:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1296571263 I think that Japan would never have accepted the defeat because they felt like they were the superior people at the time. The atomic bombs were simply an attitude adjustment in my opinion and I think it was necessary still. 2058555 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1296579439 . ]]> 2021-03-11 06:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1296579439 The U.S had to do this because Japan was oppressing's the surrounding countries and taking control of them essentially making them stronger and giving them leverage. These people were manipulated and taught to hate the U.S, they are willing to kill themselves over surrendering to us. 2058555 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1296593512 2021-03-11 06:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1296593512 showed their dominance 3316602 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298790194 2021-03-11 16:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298790194 revenge against japan 3316602 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298795913 2021-03-11 16:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298795913 2042191 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298799408 i feel that it helped end the war so it was worth it ]]> 2021-03-11 16:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298799408 Mya https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298800076 It showed how much power the u.s. had and helped end the war]]> 2021-03-11 16:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298800076 civilians that were killed was unnecessary 3316602 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298800092 2021-03-11 16:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298800092 Valerie C. https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298801818 It shows how much power the us had and it stopped the war from continuing ]]> 2021-03-11 16:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298801818 2042191 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298803694 it was a good way to get revenge of pearl harbor with just a bit more power than what the japanese used ]]> 2021-03-11 16:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298803694 Jason C 2060549 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298809909 i don't agree with this reason because being the first nation is not worth the thousands of lives the bombs took.]]> 2021-03-11 16:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298809909 they are already defeated, kill them more 3316602 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298810252 2021-03-11 16:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298810252 Mya https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298811837 I agree because Japan was the one that started it all. The u.s. had more power and were able to get back at Japan for what they did]]> 2021-03-11 16:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298811837 Valerie C https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298818910 Japan had a unjustified reason to bomb the US which encouraged and gave the us a reason to bomb Japan back]]> 2021-03-11 16:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1298818910 Valerie C https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299108374 Too many Americans were going to die ]]> 2021-03-11 17:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299108374 Mya https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299168537 Too many civilians were killed that did not need to be, it was unnecessary.]]> 2021-03-11 17:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299168537 Mya https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299174776 Japan was already defeated, but they would not back down because it was just not in their nature. The atomic bombs were the finisher.]]> 2021-03-11 17:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299174776 i aggree cause japan caused the events to happen in the war and the US was at stake. 2062294 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299234465 2021-03-11 17:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299234465 the us was also at wrong and their actions justified their consequences. 2062294 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299246276 2021-03-11 17:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1299246276 Jason C 2060549 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1300459435 i agree because since Japan unexpectedly attacked the US, the US would want to get revenge and retaliate.]]> 2021-03-11 22:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1300459435 Jason C 2060549 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1300480479 i disagree because its not worth the thousands of innocent lives lost]]> 2021-03-11 22:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1300480479 Jason C 2060549 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1300510535 I disagree because Japan already seemed defeated so dropping a bomb that killed innocents was unnecessary.

]]> 2021-03-11 22:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1300510535 Jason C 2060549 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1300526399 I disagree because this source shows that the US was winning and Japan was pretty much defeated, so the atomic bomb was unnecessary at this point.]]> 2021-03-11 22:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1300526399 the amount of casualties is way to much of a risk to even attempt to join the war. 2062822 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1301317724 2021-03-12 04:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1301317724 2062822 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1301319222 what was the point of continuing, they were already defeated. why just keep pressuring it. ]]> 2021-03-12 04:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1301319222 2062822 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1301320380 they didn't even need to continue this. the casualties was already high and they just kept pushing it. very unnecessary. ]]> 2021-03-12 04:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1301320380 3307593 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307406394 The bomb was caused on pearl harbor because japan attacked the us unexpectedly so us got their revenge back.
-Skylar Gholston]]> 2021-03-14 15:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307406394 It helped discontinue the war and showed dominance withing the u.s. 3307593 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307411639 2021-03-14 15:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307411639 -Skylar Gholston 3307593 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307412850 2021-03-14 15:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307412850 I agree i definitely dont think this was necessary due to cassulaties 3307593 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307414163 2021-03-14 15:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307414163 I think it was necessary because japan shouldnt of started it. 3307593 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307419376 2021-03-14 15:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307419376 I don't think it should've went that far because japan was already defeated so there was no point because they won already. 3307593 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307420606 2021-03-14 15:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1307420606 2086751 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1310987747 I agree that it was not necessary because many people lost their lives- ML]]> 2021-03-15 14:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1310987747 Japan had already lost but they did not want to give up because they thought they are superior but the atomic bomb is what finished the war. - ML 2086751 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1310993696 2021-03-15 14:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1310993696 i disagree because the US had already won and there was no reason to keep going. - ML 2086751 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1311011947 2021-03-15 14:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1311011947 a lot of people were dying so i dont believe it was necessary 215960 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1317128107 2021-03-16 17:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1317128107 215960 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1317135682 there was no point in it they were causing too much damage for no reason]]> 2021-03-16 17:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1317135682 215960 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1317138688 i dont think they shouldve kept it going because they didnt have a reason to keep on making the damage plus they had already won ]]> 2021-03-16 17:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/1317138688 I think this was purely off the idea to scare the Japanese which resulted in the surrendering of Japan. I do not think this is justified because this did not need such a extreme killing. 207813 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018165604 Jessica Ogalesco]]> 2022-01-28 15:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018165604 I agree with this because Japan had planned a attack as a surprise and many others died to this, also the US was not entirely involved yet. 207813 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018168459 Jessica Ogalesco]]> 2022-01-28 16:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018168459 208116 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018171086 I don't really think that us being the first nation to gain this type of power justifies using not 1 but 2 atomic bombs. ]]> 2022-01-28 16:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018171086 The civilians and innocent were killed to a much greater extent than needed, this was unnecessary and not justified. 207813 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018171183 Jessica Ogalesco]]> 2022-01-28 16:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018171183 208116 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018174731 I do agree with the fact that the US should have been able to retaliate but to the extent they did on civilians rather than military personal I do not agree. ]]> 2022-01-28 16:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018174731 I feel indifferent about this specifically, although some Japanese were not looking to back down, many innocents were killed in the process. For the US, it was seemingly just a power gain. 207813 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018175259 Jessica Ogalesco]]> 2022-01-28 16:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018175259 I disagree with the idea to keep pushing with what was finished. I believe that they did not need to go further, again with the power dominance. 207813 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018177885 Jessica Ogalesco]]> 2022-01-28 16:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018177885 208116 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018180665 Although the operation never did go through, this would have just been a waste of soldiers lives since even civilians were armed ]]> 2022-01-28 16:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018180665 kim https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018263522 I don't agree with anything that happened it really just shows how the us had power and they showed how much control they had.]]> 2022-01-28 16:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018263522 kim https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018268718 japan didnt really had a good enough reason as too why they bomb innocent people . the us hitting japan back was a bigger hit than what japan did too us ]]> 2022-01-28 16:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018268718 kim https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018270468 they just wanted too protect the land and they did but again innocent people were getting killed ]]> 2022-01-28 16:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018270468 kim https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018272398 its unnecessary they already got beaten just accept it ]]> 2022-01-28 16:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018272398 Us being the first nation is history to involve nukes in any war does not justify the killings of more than 100 thousand civilians 2075941 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018383248 2022-01-28 17:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018383248 208116 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018386434 Even stated by eisenhower the use of the bomb wasn't really necessary, Japan was basically subdued and they didn't need to show the world that type of fire power especially at the end of a war. ]]> 2022-01-28 17:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018386434 208116 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018392045 I do not agree that the us should have kept pushing after this, it appeared that the Japanese were already losing their moral and many fighters, the bombs were just overkill]]> 2022-01-28 17:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018392045 Definitely justified for a surprise attack on the US naval base. With the many casualties and military equipment destroyed it was only a matter of time that the US would take action 2075941 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018397977 2022-01-28 18:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018397977 It didn't take place, therefore, this reason is not justified for the usage of atomic bombs. 2075941 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018420714 2022-01-28 18:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018420714 If it is true then I agree with the bombing being completely unnecessary 2075941 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018496076 2022-01-28 18:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018496076 This is how it ends. Nothing else to say 2075941 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018503894 2022-01-28 19:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018503894 Ivan Magallanes https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018536666 Yes, they attacked us first so why not retaliate ]]> 2022-01-28 19:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018536666 Ivan Magallanes https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018540439 Yes, more civilians got spared by the bombs and millions of soldiers got spared from every side]]> 2022-01-28 19:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018540439 Ivan Magallanes https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018543411 The Japanese were already defeated but they would've kept on fighting if the 2nd bomb wasn't in place, nail in the coffin]]> 2022-01-28 19:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018543411 Ivan Magallanes https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018549671 The atomic bomb was necessary to show the Japanese that its not worth it]]> 2022-01-28 19:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2018549671 2074443 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020647274 The atomic bomb was completely unnecessary, the U.S. was already overpowering the enemy. Did the U.S. really needed to drop the bomb even though our victory was pretty much within reach?]]> 2022-01-31 05:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020647274 2074443 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020650510 I agree on this one, the U.S. lost many lives because of the bombing at Pearl Harbor. But I still believe that the atomic bomb was overkill]]> 2022-01-31 05:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020650510 2074443 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020653372 This never came to be but Japan's citizens were willing to defend their homeland. Causing countless casualties

If it was the other way around, Japan would be seen as monsters for bombing a whole city full of people defending their land.

]]> 2022-01-31 05:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020653372 2074443 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020655803 Japan had already fallen, with significant losses. Bombing them was unnecessary. It will only increase the kill count, not turn the tides of war.]]> 2022-01-31 06:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020655803 2074443 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020658690 Japan was already losing, it just needed time. The U.S. had already proven how strong their military force was. Again, the bomb was overkill.]]> 2022-01-31 06:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2020658690 I disagree with the Atomic bomb because it killed a lot of people that were not involved with anything. https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2022694404 -LR]]> 2022-02-01 05:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2022694404 I agree because since the attack was such a surprise and we didn't know if more was coming. https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2022696468 -LR]]> 2022-02-01 05:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2022696468 2067052 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025548184 i think maybe the first bomb was alright but the second one wasnt necessary, it made them surrender but still wasnt worth it in my opinion]]> 2022-02-02 15:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025548184 2067052 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025568399 I think the Japanese had a good way of revenge but it was very dirty but it was the equivalent to what the US did with a surprise atomic bomb, so the US couldnt be that upset when we did the same as they did, in a way]]> 2022-02-02 15:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025568399 2067052 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025576616 Very glad it was never executed because that would have been horrible]]> 2022-02-02 15:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025576616 2067052 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025969443 I do agree that it was unnecessary ]]> 2022-02-02 17:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025969443 2067052 https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025972900 The amount of casualties is insane]]> 2022-02-02 18:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/finkerp/ebpa7ak5l0nqb6k6/wish/2025972900