1. August 6, 1945 “Atom Bomb Blasts Japan!!”

2. Today’s Lesson Objectives:
Identify key events of WWII that led to the bombings of Japan in 1945
Be able to discuss the pros and cons of the decision by Pres. Harry Truman to drop the atomic bomb on Japan.

3. To get there, we have to start here…
In 1932, two men were elected leaders of their country by their citizens.
Both would share the same 2 goals:
Bring economic prosperity
Make their country powerful…
But at what cost??

4. The Balance of Power Begins to Shift…

5. Hitler Found Countries that agreed with him…

6. WWII Begins

7. Dec. 7, 1941 A Day That Will Live In Infamy
Prior to attack on Pearl Harbor
FDR rebuilt American economy with New Deal
Was making money by selling goods to Europe
“cash and carry” policies
Pittman Bill
USA sold weapons to free countries still fighting

8. 1939-1945 Cost of World War II in Europe
61,000,000 deaths (approx.)
23,500,000 = military deaths
37,500,000 = civilian deaths
April 12, 1945
FDR dies
Harry Truman takes office as President of United States
April 30, 1945
Hitler kills himself
May 8, 1945
Victory in Europe Day
War ends in Europe, but Japan fights on!!!

9. Pres. Truman has 2 choices… Continue the fight in Japan. http://www

10. Or Use the new American weapon… http://www. youtube. com/watch

11. What does Pres. Truman decide to do?
August 6, 1945
US drops bomb on Hiroshima, Japan
166,000 killed including citizens
August 9, 1945
US drops bomb on Nagasaki, Japan
80,000 killed including citizens
September 2, 1945
Japan surrenders to Allied Forces
WWII is finally over.

12. If you were President, would you have done the same?
Yes or no?
Why?

13. Your assignment Break into groups of 2-3.
Finish Part I of handout together.
Then fill out the chart on your handout in Part II describing the pros and cons of Pres. Truman’s decision.
Finish assignment for homework including the analytical writing assignment.