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 U.S. 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

NEW CONSTITUTION WRITTEN 1947 Political, economic, and social reforms were introduced, such as: A freely elected Japanese Diet (legislature) and universal suffrage (voting rights). Japan established a constitutional monarchy where the emperor’s status was downgraded to that of a figurehead without political control. Japan also had to give up the right to declare war and could only use the military for defensive purposes.

JAPAN IN THE UNITED NATIONS 1956 Japan is granted membership into the United Nations five years after a seven year U.S. occupation. Japanese representatives to the UN are shown to their seats after Japan is admitted to the UN (December 18, 1956).

ECONOMIC MIRACLE 1960’s U. S. financial support, along with the Japanese values of hard work lead to a period of great economic growth for Japan.

AN INDUSTRIAL MARKET ECONOMY 2017 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 1945 Today REBUILDING JAPAN 1960’s 1947 1956 Japan attacks US naval base at ___________________; USA enters WWII Japan is granted membership into the __________ _____________. Changes to Constitution: A freely elected Diet (___________) and universal ____________(voting rights). Established a ____________ __________________. Japan also had to give up the right to declare __________. Japan experiences a period of great economic growth known as the __________________ ______________________. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on ___________________ and ________________, ending WWII. Japan has one of the most powerful economies in the world. Like the U.S., Japan encourages a _______ economy. After WWII, Japan was placed under control of the US through General Douglas _____________________. 1945 Today 1960’s 1947 1956 1941

1941 1945 Today REBUILDING JAPAN 1960’s 1956 1947 Japan attacks US naval base at Pearl Harbor; USA enters WWII Japan is granted membership into the United Nations. Changes to Constitution: A freely elected Diet (legislature) and universal adult suffrage (voting rights). Established a constitutional monarchy. Japan also had to give up the right to declare war. Japan experiences a period of great economic growth known as the Economic Miracle. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending WWII. Japan now has one of the most powerful economies in the world. Like the U.S., Japan encourages a market economy. After WWII, Japan was placed under control of the US through, General Douglas MacArthur. 1945 Today 1960’s 1947 1956 1941

What do you think? Why did the United States decide to get involved in rebuilding Japan after WWII?

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.