Read this excerpt from a message General MacArthur sent to the Japanese prime minister in 1947, during the occupation of Japan."The social and economic welfare of Japan will depend largely on Japan’s own efforts in the redirection of its human and natural resources to peaceful living and upon competent public administration of democratic and effective economic controls.”
Answer
A
encouraging the Japanese government to look after its own people
B
encouraging the Japanese people to allow the Americans to look after them
C
encouraging the Japanese government to focus efforts on rebuilding the military
D
encouraging the Japanese people to become more efficient in building businesses