Read this excerpt from a message General MacArthur sent to the Japanese prime minister in 1947, during the occupation of Japan."The social and economic welfare of Japan will depend largely on Japan’s own efforts in the redirection of its human and natural resources to peaceful living and upon competent public administration of democratic and effective economic controls.”
Answer
A
encouraging the Japanese government to look after its own people
B
encouraging the Japanese people to allow the Americans to look after them
C
encouraging the Japanese government to focus efforts on rebuilding the military
D
encouraging the Japanese people to become more efficient in building businesses
Explanation
MacArthur says Japan’s welfare would depend largely on its own efforts, including using its resources for peaceful purposes and having competent public administration. This encourages the Japanese government to take responsibility for the well-being of its people. The excerpt does not call for rebuilding the military or focus only on building businesses.
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