Was President Truman correct in his decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

All required elements are fully addressed, easily identified, and integrated into the assignment at the highest level. All key facts are clearly identified and completely addressed. Where applicable, outside sources are used in addition to the course text in a highly effective way.

All required elements are addressed and identified. Several key facts are identified and completely addressed. Where applicable, outside sources are effectively used in addition to the course text.

Required elements are addressed, but further elaboration is needed. A few key facts are identified and addressed. Outside sources are used in addition to the textbook, but are ineffective or not appropriate.

Few of the required elements are addressed. Little or no elaboration present. Key facts are NOT identified or addressed. No effort is made to include sources outside the course text(s) where applicable.

Assignment not submitted, submitted late OR contains plagiarized or AI generated content.