Although Tojo and Hitler were close to defeat, the Americans still feared Stalin and his communist nation. After the war, the United States predicted that Stalin might invade other countries to spread his communist ways. In order to become a guardian of democracy, the United States was forced to use these bombs in order to impress Stalin with advanced technology. (Doc C) Russian troops had already moved into Romania and Hungary, and the Americans were right to assume they had intentions of invading. (Doc C) By dropping the atomic bomb, the United States successfully ended WWII while still preventing the Russians from acting out on countries like Romania and
Although Tojo and Hitler were close to defeat, the Americans still feared Stalin and his communist nation. After the war, the United States predicted that Stalin might invade other countries to spread his communist ways. In order to become a guardian of democracy, the United States was forced to use these bombs in order to impress Stalin with advanced technology. (Doc C) Russian troops had already moved into Romania and Hungary, and the Americans were right to assume they had intentions of invading. (Doc C) By dropping the atomic bomb, the United States successfully ended WWII while still preventing the Russians from acting out on countries like Romania and