Question

Changes made by the United States after World War II affected the agricultural system in Japan by
encouraging farmers to form labor unions.
allowing farmers to buy the land they farmed.
putting farms under government control.
causing crop production to decrease.


The new Japanese constitution after World War II contained a clause that
promised that Japan would remain allies with the US.
prevented Japan from having or using an army.
required all citizens to vote in Japanese elections.
stopped Japan from making special trade agreements.



Who was in charge of US forces in Japan following World War II?
General Eisenhower
General MacArthur
President Truman
the US Congress

Answer 1

1) allowing farmers to buy the land they farmed.
- U.S. occupation authorities carried out land reform, breaking up large estates and selling land to tenant farmers.

2) prevented Japan from having or using an army.
- Article 9 of the postwar constitution renounced war and prohibited Japan from maintaining war potential (i.e., an army).

3) General MacArthur.
- General Douglas MacArthur was Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers and led the U.S. occupation of Japan.