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Rebuilding of Japan
SS7H3.c – Explain the role of the
United States in the rebuilding of
Japan after World War II.
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Opening
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Listen to a first-hand account
of survival from a Hiroshima
bombing survivor.
JAPAN ATTACKS THE U.S.
1941
Japan declares
war on the U.S.
by bombing the
naval base at
Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii. America
then declares
war on Japan
and enters
WWII.
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U.S. ENDS WORLD WAR II
1945
The U.S. drops
atomic bombs
on Japanese
cities Hiroshima
and Nagasaki,
ending WWII.
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U.S. OCCUPATION OF JAPAN
1945
After WWII,
Japan was
placed under
international
control of the
Allies through
the Supreme
Commander,
General Douglas
MacArthur.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur accepts the Unconditional
Surrender from the Empire of Japan
US Occupies Japan
“Japanese soldier guarding road to Yokohama standing at attention with his back
to a conquering American soldier who is driving by in a jeep as he displays an
attitude of great respect according to Japanese culture.” Life Magazine
NAVY TROOPS STATIONED IN JAPAN
Today Japan has one of the most powerful
industrialized economies in the world. Like the
U.S., Japan encourages a market economy which
motivates people to develop new ideas and
expand businesses.
1941
Japan declares war on the U.S. by
bombing the naval base at Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii. America then declares war on
Japan and enters WWII.
2009
1945
EXPLAIN THE
ROLE OF THE
UNITED STATES
IN THE
REBUILDING
OF JAPAN
AFTER
WORLD WAR II
U. S. financial support, along
with the Japanese values of
hard work lead to a period of
great economic growth for
Japan.
1955
The U.S. drops atomic
bombs on Japanese cities
Hiroshima and Nagasaki,
ending WWII.
1945
Japan is granted
membership into the
United Nations five
years after a seven
year U.S.
occupation.
1952
Political, economic,
and social reforms
were introduced, such
as a freely elected
Japanese Diet
(legislature) and
universal adult
suffrage (voting
rights). Japan
establishes a
constitutional
monarchy.
1947
After WWII, Japan was
placed under international
control of the Allies through
the Supreme Commander,
General Douglas MacArthur.
Reasons for US Rebuilding Japan
• Stop the spread of communism throughout
Asia and promote democracy in the region
by reforming Japan’s monarchy into a
constitutional monarchy (democracy with
an emperor with limited power).
• Improve Japan’s economy in order to
trade with Japan and sell US products to
Japan’s market.
Work Session
• Yellow – You are a Japanese citizen during US
occupation/rebuilding of Japan. Write a two paragraph
letter to a family member outside of Japan explaining
what life is now like with the United States rebuilding
Japan.
• Blue – In a two paragraph essay, explain the role of the
United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII and
whether you believe the United States had any selfish
reasons for rebuilding Japan the way they did.
• Green – Create a 5 paragraph persuasive essay about
whether the United States should have rebuilt Japan in
the method that they did. Make sure you explain the role
of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII.
Closing
• I will call on students and you will
share your writing with the class.