Truman and the bomb- Discuss Harry Truman’s decision to detonate two atomic bombs over Japan, including Truman’s motives, the opinions of atomic scientists and top military brass, and outcomes of the decision. You may also discuss Truman’s subsequent use of the weapon.

Select two of the following four options.

Option 1: Truman and the bomb- Discuss Harry Truman’s decision to detonate two atomic bombs over Japan, including Truman’s motives, the opinions of atomic scientists and top military brass, and outcomes of the decision. You may also discuss Truman’s subsequent use of the weapon.

Option 2: Identify and discuss the struggle for civil rights and empowerment among African Americans and Mexican Americans during the post-war decades, and how these movements evolved over time. Be sure to identity goals, methodologies, philosophies, and relationships with government agencies.

Option 3: Identify and discuss the nature and behavior of the CIA and FBI following WWII, at home and abroad, who these agencies targeted, and the consequences.

Option 4: Identify and discuss the permanent war economy, including its nature, function, and reason for existence, as well as what it has cost the United States on numerous levels.