KAILEYKIYANGO KAILEYKIYANGO History Answered What is the best explanation for why the United States decided to target Hiroshima? (5 points) It was a center of communications, military command, and supply point for the Japanese army. It would have few casualties because it was nearly destroyed by previous bombings. It was a religiously and culturally significant city for the Japanese monarchy. It was a city with many family connections to Emperor Hirohito and military leaders.