Which of the following statements is correct about the decision to drop the atomic bombs?

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• Truman thought if he bombed Japan, it would agree to become a territory of the U.S.
• Truman wanted to save as many lives as possible and end the war quickly.
• Truman was hoping Germany would surrender once it saw the destruction of Japan.
• Truman was worried that Japan would drop atomic bombs first.

The correct statement about the decision to drop the atomic bombs is: Truman wanted to save as many lives as possible and end the war quickly.