The United States feared that if Japan’s economy remained weak, poor Japanese citizens would support Communism as a solution to economic problems. This concern stemmed from the broader context of the Cold War, where the U.S. aimed to contain the spread of communism, fearing that economic instability could lead to political unrest and the rise of communist sympathies. To prevent this, the U.S. implemented various economic aid programs to help rebuild Japan's economy post-World War II.
What did the United States fear might happen if Japan’s economy remained weak?
Japan would seek revenge on America for dropping atomic bombs.
The United States would not have access to many Japanese goods and services.
Japan would never pay back U.S. loans.
Poor Japanese citizens would support Communism as a solution to economic problems.
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