Question

Was the US-led rebuilding of Japan after World War II successful? Why or why not?

A) No, Japan's democracy was overthrown in a coup and was not reestablished for decades.

B) Yes, Japan became a stable democracy with one of the biggest economies in the world.

C) No, Japan's weak military allowed it to fall under Soviet influence until the end of the Cold War.

D) Yes, Japan developed a large and powerful military to counter China and the Soviet Union.

Answer 1

Option: B) Yes, Japan became a stable democracy with one of the biggest economies in the world.

Explanation:

After World War II, America decided to help rebuilt Japan after they won the war. From 1945 to 1952, the U.S. decided to send General Douglas A. MacArthur to reform Japanese military, political, economic, and social. General MacArthur introduced land reform, which benefits the tenant farmers and reduces the influence of rich landowners. He also tried to break up zaibatsu, as part of an attempt to convert the economy into a free-market system. Today Japan is one of the countries which has a stable democracy, and its economy has continued growing with the help of Financial assistance from America and through government reforms.