What were the social changes made by the US in Japan?
human/womens rights improved. Freedom of speech/religion. Hirohito not executed, used to promote capitalism.
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Were the social changes a success?
Yes, people had more freedom. No, some local government didn't like new power, female equality not easily accepted
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What were the political changes by the US in Japan?
Democratic elections, 1946, Yoshida Shigeru elected
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Were the political changes a success?
Yes, showed success of capitalism in communist Asia. Yes, Japan accepted new, Americans style, democracy
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What were the US economic reforms in Japan?
Break up 83 Zaibatsu. Reduce reparations. Trade Unions BUT banned 1947.
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What were the economic improvements ordered by MacArthur on Japan?
1948, US stopped extracting Japanese resources, promote Japanese exports, eliminate restrictions on Japanese industry
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How did the outbreak of the Korean war benefit Japan economically?
1947-1950, exports rose from $174m - $827m
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Was Japan an economic success?
Yes, Japan economy booming. Yes, power of Zaibatsu beginning to decrease
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What were the military reforms made by the US in Japan?
US gained military base. Purged 250,000 high ranking military officials. Americanised 3000 personnel. Japan inside US DPS.
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Was Japan a military success for the US?
Yes, bases in Communist Asia. Yes, Americanised army therefore Japanese protection until they were strong enough. Yes, eradicate violent Japanese officials
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What were the US political reforms in the Philippines?
1946 elections, rigged, Roxas won with small 54% majority. Filipino elite still held power. Roxas lost majority, deprived 11 seats
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Was the Philippines a political success?
No, US policy called 'irrational' and 'cynical'. No, US advisors said 'puppet politicians'
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What was the US economic policy in the Philippines?
Bell Trade Act (1946): US had joint resource ownership, Filipinos could only by US goods. Filipinos could not sell to compete with US goods.
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Was the US economic policy in the Philippines a success?
No, capitalism looked restrictive, economy restricted by US dominance
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What was the outcome of the US social policy in the Philippines?
Huk rebellion (1946), due to Roxas depriving seats, unfair land redistribution, wealthy benefitted over the poor.
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What was the Huk rebellion?
Peasant based rebellion, 5000 geurillas in central Luzon (1948), troops and aircraft used BUt also killed civilians, Roxas given $7.2million to fight it
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Were the US socially successful in the Philippines?
Yes, US easily defeated Huk rebellion, warning. No, US wasted resources on the Huk rebellion. No, Huk rebellion emphasised hatred of the US
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What were the US military reforms in the Philippines?
Filipino concession (1947), US obtained 99 year leases on 22 military base in the Philippines
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Were the US militarily successful in the Philippines?
Yes, huge military presence in the Philippines, threat to communist Asia.
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Were the social changes a success?
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Yes, people had more freedom. No, some local government didn't like new power, female equality not easily accepted
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What were the political changes by the US in Japan?
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