5. In what ways does Section 6 of the article connect to and build on the ideas in Section 1? 6. Former Secretary of Defense William J. Perry says “Nuclear weapons threaten our security more than protect us.” Do you agree? Why or why not?

7. Why did the U. S. drop atomic bombs on Japan?

8. Why do many people today disagree with the decision to use nuclear weapons on Japan?

9. What are some of the ways the world is still dealing with the consequences of the atomic bombings?

10. Which of the six facts about the atomic bomb surprises you the most? Why?