Social Studies

Allison Livingston

12 August, 21:40

Was the US-led rebuilding of Japan after World War II successful? Why or why not?

A) No, Japan's democracy was overthrown in a coup and was not reestablished for decades.

B) Yes, Japan became a stable democracy with one of the biggest economies in the world.

C) No, Japan's weak military allowed it to fall under Soviet influence until the end of the Cold War.

D) Yes, Japan developed a large and powerful military to counter China and the Soviet Union.