Identify the cause and the effect contained in each of the following statements. President Harry Truman dropped atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 to end World War II and save American lives.

A) Cause: President Harry Truman dropped atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 Effect: World War II ended and American lives were saved
B) Cause: World War II ended and American lives were saved Effect: President Harry Truman dropped atomic bombs on Japan in 1945

Atomic Bombs

A weapon of mass destruction that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion.

Harry Truman

The 33rd president of the United States, known for his decision to use atomic bombs during World War II and for the Truman Doctrine.

World War II

A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations and marked by significant battles across Europe, Asia, and Africa.