Which best describes why Japan’s economy played an important role in its relationship with the United States?

During the Cold War, the United States wanted Japan to become economically stable and prosperous so people would be less likely to support communism. A weak economy could create hardship and make communist movements more appealing, which explains why Japan’s economy mattered to its relationship with the United States. The best choice is “A weak economy could make Japan turn to communism.”

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