Question
The first phase, roughly from the end of the war in 1945 through 1947, involved the most fundamental changes for the Japanese Government and society. The Allies punished Japan for its past militarism and expansion by convening war crimes trials in Tokyo. At the same time, SCAP dismantled the Japanese Army and banned former military officers from taking roles of political leadership in the new government.
–Occupation and Reconstruction of Japan,
1945–52
What military changes were made during the first phase of the plan to rebuild Japan? Check all that apply.
Past military decisions were punished.
Japan’s army was broken apart.
War crimes were tried in the US.
Trials for war crimes were held in Tokyo.
Military leaders became politicians.
Answers
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During the first phase of the plan to rebuild Japan, the following military changes were made:
- **Past military decisions were punished.**
- **Japan’s army was broken apart.**
- **Trials for war crimes were held in Tokyo.**
The other options do not accurately reflect the changes made during this phase:
- "War crimes were tried in the US" is incorrect as the trials occurred in Tokyo.
- "Military leaders became politicians" is incorrect because former military officers were banned from taking political roles in the new government.
- **Past military decisions were punished.**
- **Japan’s army was broken apart.**
- **Trials for war crimes were held in Tokyo.**
The other options do not accurately reflect the changes made during this phase:
- "War crimes were tried in the US" is incorrect as the trials occurred in Tokyo.
- "Military leaders became politicians" is incorrect because former military officers were banned from taking political roles in the new government.