World History Week 5 Discussion 1,2 - Whether the United States was justified

WORLD HISTORY

World History Wk 5 DB1 and 2 

Part A

Whether the United States was justified in using Atomic bombs on Japan in August 1945 and the effects of those bombings remain a topic of heated debate among historians and the public. Analyze the available evidence and explain the controversy.

Part B

Compose a Reflection on Learning statement responding to one of the primary sources listed below. This is an exercise in “metacognition,” or recognizing how and what you are learning. Write 300 words about:

· What you find interesting or surprising about the source you selected? 

· Why was that information interesting or new to you? 

· What insight does it give you into American history?