Japan and Communism Flashcards
When did the US occupy Japan with their troops?
At the end of WW2 in 1945
What did the US dominance in Japan do to the Soviets?
It angered them.
What influence did the USA try to stop in the far east as much as possible.
Soviet and Communist influence.
Who was given almost dictatorial power over Japan from the USA?
General MacArthur
What was encouraged with other asian states?
Trade links
What was important for the USA to do to Japan after China fell to communism in 1949?
To build Japan back up as a strong power to counter balance China
What were the benefits of building up the Japanese economy?
It provided market for US goods and made Japan less susceptible to communism
From the 1950’s the Japanese needed support and help for what?
Rapid economic development
How much did congress give in aid to help rebuild Japanese industries?
$500 million
What were US allies in the east encouraged to do with Japan?
Trade with Japan and open their markets to Japanese exports
Japan was a keystone of what in Asia?
Containment
War in where strengthened policy in Japan?
Korea, Japan was a useful base to run operations for Korea from
What year was the treaty signed to formally end war between USA and Japan?
1951
What did the September 1951 Mutual Security Treaty do?
It allowed military bases and troops on Japanese territory, Japan also allowed to develop an 110,000 man army for its own defence. Soviets refused to sign the treaty as they felt they were being encircled by the US policy of containment
When did occupation end?
28th April 1952
