-The atomic bomb had been known as a test weapon to the U.S. -Hiroshima and Nagasaki had been large untouched cities, perfect for the measurement of destruction.
-U.S. created 2 types of bombs. Both filled with different chemicals(Uranium and Plutonium). -Both bombs were used as scientific research and comparisons.
-The U.S. did not want the USSR to occupy Japan. Therefore, the bomb was used to prove to Stalin of how powerful the U.S. had become. -U.S. wanted to end WWII