USA HISTORY

POST WAR WORLD 1946 1959

RECONSTRUCTION OF JAPANS GOVERNMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How long was Japan occupied by the United States after the end of WWII?
A
Seven years (1845-1852)
B
Seven years (1945-1952)
C
Seven years (1943-1912)
D
Five years (1940-1945)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The military occupation of Japan by the Allied Powers lasted from 1945-1952. Supposedly a joint occupation by international powers, it was primarily carried out by U.S. forces under the command of General Douglas MacArthur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under MacArthur and with the cooperation of the Japanese, Japan undertook tremendous changes in just seven short years-the Occupation lasted from 1945 to 1952.

Detailed explanation-3: -On September 6, US President Truman approved a document titled “US Initial Post-Surrender Policy for Japan". The document set two main objectives for the occupation: eliminating Japan’s war potential and turning Japan into a democratic nation with pro-United Nations orientation.

Detailed explanation-4: -After the defeat of Japan in World War II, the United States led the Allies in the occupation and rehabilitation of the Japanese state. Between 1945 and 1952, the U.S. occupying forces, led by General Douglas A. MacArthur, enacted widespread military, political, economic, and social reforms.

Detailed explanation-5: -In fact, Japan’s annual growth averaged more than 10% over the course of the Plan, and the economy doubled in size in less than seven years.

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