WW2-Was the USA Justified in Dropping the Atomic Bombs on Japan in 1945

Lesson seeks to challenge students to consider the USA’s justification in 1945 for dropping the Atomic Bombs on Japan. Intentionally seeks to minimise over emphasis on the moral issue which can cloud analysis of whether in 1945 (versus 2015) the USA had a case or not. Emphasis on discussion and debate but could be turned into a written answer if necessary.