Why was the atomic bomb developed? What reasons are given for the use of these bombs in World War II? What were the results of these bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Critical Thinking Essay Instructions

Answer the following question based on your textbook ( United States History II (Waymaker) ISBN: 9781640873704 By: Lumen Learning et al.) readings AND at least TWO ADDITIONAL SOURCES. Your observations should be typed, double spaced with correct spelling and proper sentence structure, and approximately two-to-six pages in length (500-1500 words). Your research must be reflected within the body of the paper via appropriate citations. A Works Cited Page of ALL the sources you consulted, including the textbook, should be included as part of the assignment, at the end of the reflective essay.

Based on your research, answer the questions posed below, making sure to take a clear position on the final two question components.

Why was the atomic bomb developed? What reasons are given for the use of these bombs in World War II? What were the results of these bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? In your opinion was the use of these bombs by the United States justified? Knowing that such atomic/nuclear weapons have not been used since 1945 and recognizing the destructive force of these two small atomic bombs, would there ever be any legitimate reason for using much larger nuclear weapons by a country in the future?