Question

Which best describes the United States’ ultimate goal in restructuring the Japanese economy?

to protect American interests
to industrialize Japan
to create a free market
to promote Japanese ownership

Answer 1

to create a free market

The U.S. reforms (zaibatsu breakup, land reform, labor rights, etc.) aimed to decentralize economic power and establish a capitalist, competitive market in Japan rather than state-controlled or militaristic industry.