The Cold War in Asia - Japan

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Who was in charge of Japan after the war?
MacArthur
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Who did MacArthur make a constitutional monarch in Japan?
Emperor Hirohito
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Why was Hirohito not charged for war crimes?
MacArthur used him as a constitutional monarch t spread support for US regimes
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What does SCAP stand for?
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers
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What did MacArthur persuade the Truman administration to do in Japan?
Give more financial aid than had originally been granted
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What is a model state?
A model state is when a country represents the constitutional style of another country and represents their system of politics. This is what the USA wanted to achieve in Asia.
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What environment was most likely to prevent the spread of communism?
A society where there was a clear class division between rich and poor that showed little promise of improvement.
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When were Zaibatsu privileges ended?
1947
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Why were the Zaibatsu feared by the US?
They had supported militarism in the war, and drove imperialist aggression.
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Who were the Zaibatsu?
They dominated Japanese business and became very rich causing clear class divisions.
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When were US policies regarding the Zaibatsu changed for the second time and why?
In 1948/1949 the USA changed their policies, advised by the state department. They decided to use the wealth of the Zaibatsu to build up Japan, and resist communism through ensuring a prosperous country, even if it was not completely equal.
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How many acres of land were sold at low prices so as to give farmers and opportunity to have independence and start businesses in Japan?
5.8 million acres
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What reforms were made so as to make a democracy in Japan?
They gave women the vote and rival parties were aloud?
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How many votes did the communist party have in 1949 Japan?
3 million
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What was the consequence of the Communist party's support in 1949 in Japan?
The Communist Party was banned
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What happened to the army in Japan immediately after the war?
It was dispersed
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