WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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The U.S. wanted to take all of Japan’s resources.
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The U.S. did not want Japan to drop atomic bombs on the U.S.
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The U.S. wanted to create a strong democracy in the region (against communist China).
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -After the official surrender of Japan to the Allies on Sept. 2, 1945, the United States began the process of helping to bring Japan back into the international community by strengthening military, political and economic ties, much as it was doing with former foes Italy and Germany.
Detailed explanation-2: -Japan’s industry was soon providing the required munitions and logistics to the American forces fighting in Korea. The demand stimulated the Japanese economy enabling it to recover quickly from the destruction of the Pacific War and provide the basis for the rapid expansion that was to follow.
Detailed explanation-3: -The United States led the Allied Occupation of Japan and outlined several main goals for the Occupation. The first major goal was to ensure that Japan could never threaten others again. Other goals included demilitarization, democratization, and economic revitalization.