1. Today’s standard: SS7H7c Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII

2. Japanese control of Asia before WWII

3. Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, Hawaii December 7,1941

5. War in the Pacific Japan vs. USA 1941-1945

6. Hiroshima 9/6/45 Nagasaki 9/9/45

8. Japan surrenders

9. US occupation of Japan General Douglas Mac Arthur was in charge of the occupation. Emperor Hirohito had to admit that he was not a god. He was allowed to be a ‘symbol of Japan’ A new constitution created a democratic government. * Japan’s military –defensive only. *Guaranteed human rights & women’s right to vote

10. Changes improving Japan’s economy US invests $$$$ in Japan Powerful “zaibatsu” groups are broken up giving small businesses & labor unions a chance Japan makes $$$ during Korean (& Vietnam) Wars. Japanese people work hard, saving & investing their $$ & rebuilding their cities & infrastructure (roads, bridges, & transportation)