Reconstruction in Japan — Quiz

Question 1

What was the first major step in making Japan a democracy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

creating a new constitution

Question 2

Which best describes the United States’ ultimate goal in restructuring the Japanese economy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to create a free market

Question 3

What were the primary goals in restructuring the Japanese economy? Choose three correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

introducing land reforms; dissolving zaibatsu; allowing trade unions

Question 4

Which best describes the United States’ ultimate goal in restructuring the Japanese economy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to create a free market

Question 5

Which most likely explains why the Japanese royal family was not prosecuted for war crimes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The United States feared the Japanese military would revolt.

Question 6

In what way did the new Japanese constitution change the role of the emperor?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He was forced to declare he did not have divine power.

Question 7

Which event changed how the United States approached the Japanese economy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Korean War

Question 8

How did land reform affect the power structure of Japanese society?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It increased the power of the poor.

Question 9

What is similar about the US and Japanese government structures?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They both have a bicameral legislature.

Question 10

How did the United States’ approach regarding the Japanese economy shift during the Korean War?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It focused on growth rather than reform.

Reconstruction in Japan — Quiz Answers