Winning the War in the Pacific

Question 1

What did the Allied Powers discuss during wartime conferences? Check all that apply.

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disarming Japan’s military; stabilizing Japan’s economy; managing Korea and Taiwan

Question 2

How was General MacArthur’s role in Japan’s rebuilding process different from the role of other leaders?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Leaders of other nations could help General MacArthur, but he made the final decisions.

Question 3

What military changes were made during the first phase of the plan to rebuild Japan? Check all that apply.

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Past military decisions were punished.; Japan’s army was broken apart.; Trials for war crimes were held in Tokyo.

Question 4

Use the drop-down menus to complete each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

introduced land reform.: Members of SCAP; Land reform benefitted .: tenant farmers; MacArthur wanted to transform the economy into a .: capitalist system; advocated for war and Japanese expansion.: Rich landowners

Question 5

What changes were made to Japan’s political systems after the war ended? Check all that apply.

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A new constitution was written.; The emperor’s power was reduced.; Women were given more rights.

Question 6

What led SCAP to fear the spread of communism in Japan? Check all that apply.

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the weak Japanese economy; a communist victory in China; the support of communism by citizens

Question 7

How did the Korean War help rebuild Japan’s economy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Japan’s industry made money manufacturing supplies used during the war.

Question 8

What was agreed upon by Japan and the US in the peace agreement? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The US keeps bases in Japan.; The war and occupation are ended.; Both countries will keep peace with each other.

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