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QuizMultiple Choice

End of the War in the Pacific

Question 7 • AZ-US/AZ History B (SS302)

How did the US change the government of Japan after World War II?

Answer
A
It allowed the emperor to gain more power.
B
It put Japan’s military in charge.
C
It barred former soldiers from voting.
D
It created a democratic government.

Explanation

After World War II, the United States occupied Japan and introduced reforms that established a democratic government. Japan adopted a new constitution that limited the emperor to a symbolic role and gave citizens greater political rights. Therefore, the correct choice is “It created a democratic government.”

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