The quote below was written in 1945: "The bombs in question ... which massacred old people, women and children, destroying and burning down Shinto and Buddhist temples...constitutes a new crime against humanity and civilization." What was the cause of the beliefs expressed in the quote

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The cause of the beliefs expressed in the quote was 2. the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki

Explanation:

The speaker is referring to the horrible consequences of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, on August 6, 1945, during World War II. It was dropped by the US as a means to make Japanese surrender completely. The atomic bomb indeed killed over 40,000 people, hurt over 60,000 people, and destroyed many buildings, temples, and institutions.

a. competition between france and england for land and power