Which answer(s) represent(s) US justifications for dropping the atomic bomb?

(Select all that apply.)

There would be devastating loss of life on both sides of the war if a land invasion of Japan took place.

Japan’s participation in the Holocaust meant the nation had no regard for human life and warranted an atomic attack.

Japanese warrior culture encouraged fighting to the death and committing suicide attacks.

Dropping the bombs would quickly end the war and lead to the least possible loss of life.

The Japanese deserved full retaliation and destruction for their attack of the base at Pearl Harbor.