Question

How did the U.S.-Japan relationship evolve in the years immediately following World War II? (1 point)
The U.S. played a pivotal role in Japan's post-World
• War II economic and social reconstruction, fostering a lasting peaceful partnership.To contain the spread of communism, the U.S.
• administered the occupation of both Japan and Korea, dividing them along the 17th parallel line.Following World War II, the U.S. maintained a presence
• in Japan for four decades to prevent the resurgence of its military.Due to the events at Pearl Harbor, the U.S. compelled
• Japan to provide war reparations, which subsequently posed economic challenges for the country.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

The U.S. played a pivotal role in Japan's post-World War II economic and social reconstruction, fostering a lasting peaceful partnership.