The US and post war Japan

Question 1

MacArthur

Answer 1

supreme commander of US forces
governor of Japan during occupation from 1945-51
managed political, economic and military reforms
allied US and Japan
had many failings so he was removed from command

Question 2

Hirohito

Answer 2

emperor of Japan from 1926-47 - longest reign
symbolised Japans post WW2 recovery
involved in initiating WW2 but wasn’t down for war crimes
made Japan go from the 9th to 2nd largest economy

Question 3

Yoshida

Answer 3

1945 he was imprisoned due to Konoe relations
Prime minister of Japan 1946-47 and then 1948-54
held no position in war but tried to prevent it
against war with the US and the UK

Question 4

1945 - 47 occupation

Answer 4

Japan post WW2 surrendered due to severe devastation, MacArthur became well liked as USA took sole possession of Japan

Question 5

1947 - 48 the reverse course

Answer 5

US started developing democratic and economic reconstruction as a capitalist state to strengthen power in East Asia, civil liberties for everyone.

Question 6

1949 economic stabilisation

Answer 6

Joseph Dodge an economic adviser for Japan from the US worked on rapidly building Japans capitalist economy, super balance budget failed as it led to unemployment. UN created GATT which managed international trade and minimise tariffs

Question 7

1951 The Sans Francisco Peace Treaty

Answer 7

Between Japan and allied powers, excluding the USSR and the peoples republic of China. it recognised Japan as a sovereign state and allowed them control over military, economy and politicians, in return for the US - Japan security treaty that allowed US unrestricted use of military bases.