B. Yes, Japan became a stable democracy with one of the biggest economies in the world.
The US-led rebuilding of Japan after World War II was largely successful. The implementation of democratic institutions and free-market economic policies helped Japan become a stable democracy with a strong economy. Japan's post-war success is evident in its position as one of the biggest economies in the world and a major player in global affairs.
Was the US-led rebuilding of Japan after World War II successful? Why or why not?
No, Japan's democracy was overthrown
• A. in a coup and was not reestablished for decades.
Yes, Japan became a stable democracy
B. with one of the biggest economies in the world.
No, Japan's weak military allowed it to
• C. fall under Soviet influence until the end of the Cold War.
Yes, Japan developed a large and
• D. powerful military to counter China and the Soviet Union.
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