WORLD HISTORY

COLD WAR ERA

IMPACT OF COLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As a result of Japan being occupied by American forces at the end of World War II, it soon did all of the following EXCEPT-
A
resumed self-government
B
became a strong ally of the United States
C
adopted a democratic form of government
D
became a strong ally of the Soviet Union
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -In World War II, the three great Allied powers-Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union-formed a Grand Alliance that was the key to victory.

Detailed explanation-4: -After Japan surrendered in 1945, ending World War II, Allied forces led by the United States occupied the nation, bringing drastic changes. Japan was disarmed, its empire dissolved, its form of government changed to a democracy, and its economy and education system reorganized and rebuilt.

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