Korean War - Outcome of KW for Japan

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  • Created by: Alasdair
  • Created on: 04-04-17 21:04
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  • Outcomes of KW for Japan
    • Speeds up Japan's development
    • Reliable + invaluable ally to US
    • Benefits Japan's economy
      • E.g. US relied heavily on Japanese products and services in KW, e.g. Nissan + Toyota - later become industrial giants
      • Japan's success also due to ethos of hard work
      • US bears financial burden of Jp defence
      • By 1965, 2nd most prosperous nation
    • BUT cracks appear in relationship by 1970 - growing  Nationalist/anti USA  feeling in Japan
      • US felt threatened by Jp economic strength
        • 1980s with winding down of CW Japan/US relations deteriorate further
    • US felt threatened by Jp economic strength
      • 1980s with winding down of CW Japan/US relations deteriorate further

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