What was the purpose of the declaration issued by the Allies at Potsdam? A - The Allies warned Japan to surrender, or they would drop an atomic bomb. B - The Allies warned Japan to surrender or they would suffer the consequences. C - The Allies announced that the Soviet Union was entering the war against Japan. D - The Allies announced that Japan had surrendered following the dropping of the atomic bombs.
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The purpose of the declaration issued by the Allies at Potsdam was:
C - The Allies announced that the Soviet Union was entering the war against Japan.
The Potsdam Declaration, issued in July 1945, called for the unconditional surrender of Japan. It also included a warning of "prompt and utter destruction" if Japan refused to surrender, though it did not specifically mention the use of atomic bombs. Additionally, it announced that the Soviet Union would join the war against Japan, which it did on August 8, 1945, shortly after the declaration.