Supporters of the atomic bomb argued against the idea that the US should not use the bomb against Japan by ... A) suggesting the destruction would not be any greater than at Pearl Harbor. B) noting the bomb would mainly destroy buildings rather than kill people C) suggesting the bomb would only be used on important military targets. D) noting that firebombing had already caused extensive damage in Japan.

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24 July, 23:55

Supporters of the atomic bomb argued against the idea that the US should not use the bomb against Japan by ... A) suggesting the destruction would not be any greater than at Pearl Harbor. B) noting the bomb would mainly destroy buildings rather than kill people C) suggesting the bomb would only be used on important military targets. D) noting that firebombing had already caused extensive damage in Japan.

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The answer is D.

From 1944 to 1945, the Allied forces implemented strategic bombing raids in Japan. The casualties of Japanese citizens was between 241,000 and 900,000. By the time the United States dropped the atomic bombs, Japan was severely injured from this firebombing.