To Bomb or Not to Bomb?

The use of nuclear weapons in battle has occurred only once in human history; when the United States used two atomic bombs against Japan. The motivation for this use was to end WW2 in the Pacific. Was this an appropriate use of these weapons? Was the action moral? Or did this action set a terrible precedent for future generations and make our lives more dangerous than they would be otherwise?

You will inevitably explore these questions and others through engaging in a FISHBOWL STYLE DEBATE with your classmates! Use this DEBATE DESCRIPTION TASK SHEET to guide your work