• Why did the United States choose Hiroshima as a target? What made it a strategic location?

• How did the use of the atomic bomb change the nature of war?

• What were some of the arguments for and against using the atomic bomb during WWII?

• How did the bombing of Hiroshima influence Japan's surrender and the end of WWII?

The use of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war because people were now more scared to go at war because the weapon was created for mass destruction. Countries don’t want their population to get killed off by a bomb and if we went to war today multiple bombs would be dropped.

The atomic bomb changed the nature of war because now countries were scared of war and didn’t want their population and land to be destroyed by nuclear bombs.

The bombing showed japan how destructive and powerful the bombs were, scaring them, leading them to surrender shortly after.

The use of the atomic bomb made war even more deadly because one bomb could destroy an entire city. It also led to Japan surrendering quickly, ending World War II but starting a new fear of nuclear weapons in future wars.

The use of the atomic bomb changed how countries fight each other as we used it more countries started making them so if any war were to happen all the atomic bombs would kill everbody.

The atomic bombs changed war because it made everyone scared. The Atomic bomb could wipe out everyone so fast. The atomic bomb changed the nature of war because any country could have them and wipe out eachother so easily.

The bombing not only showed Japan how outclassed they were in the war, it also showed the other countries who fought against the U.S. that they should fear the destructive power of the United States and how deadly the war could be. It made war into a battle of bomb size rather than a battle of arms which would make World War III, if it ever happens, far more cataclysmic than any war before it.

The bomb changed the nature of the war by demonstrating that the US is a very powerful country and made opposing countries fear them, especially Japan. This showed Japan that they couldn’t win against the Us so they surrendered soon after the bomb was dropped.

The bomb changed the nature of the war by showing a new man-made weapon that could kill so many civilians at one time.

The atomic bomb introduced a weapon of unmatched destructive power, making wars more deadly and devestating.

The use of the atomic bomb changed the nature of the war because it showed a new way of destruction in the war that was much more powerful than anything else at that time.

The atomic bomb showed a new level of destruction at the time. It was more powerful than any other weapon that has been used before. After the war everyone started making bombs and now stand in a state of mutual destruction that stops many wars to this day.

US choose Hiroshima as it had a significant amount of people, Hiroshima was also one of the major military/industrialized place in japan were they made most of their weapons.

How did the bombing of Hiroshima influence japans surrender and the end of WWII?

The Bombing greatly affected japans ability to produce more weapons. So Japan was basically backed in at corner forced to surrender. It was also a big show, showing the whole world how powerful U.S is.

The atomic bomb was so powerful. It killed MANY people, which made it very devastating for all involved.

The atomic bomb changed the nature of the war because it showed that the US will show no mercy and do anything to win. It was the most powerful weapon to be used in war. It led to Japans surrender but also a fear of nuclear weapons to be used in the future.

The bombing of Hiroshima, followed by Nagasaki, caused huge destruction and loss of life, shocking Japan’s leaders. Soon after, Japan surrendered, and World War II ended.