THE REBUILDING OF JAPAN AFTER WWII SS7H3 The student will analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia leading to the 21 st century. c. Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII.

Shintoism in Japan Shinto became the state religion of Japan A deity of Shinto was created in the Emperor of Japan Military began seeing the Emperor as a god Shintoism and emperor worship was incorporated into the schools, and encouraged to be a part of everyday life They thought that the Emperor was a deity helped to promote the growth of the Japanese empire This belief played a major role in Japan’s efforts in WWII.

Background Information ■Japan begins to attack countries in East Asia –Including China (Manchuria) ■Invades Other East Asian countries: –Thailand –Philippines –Guam –Burma (Myanmar) –Borneo –Hong Kong –Manila

ACTIVATING STRATEGY: WORLD WAR II HISTORY FRAME

World War II ■Limited to the European Theatre until Pearl Harbor ■Allies: U.S., France, U.K., Soviet Union ■Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan

U.S. and Japan Interaction During World War II Japan declares war on the U.S. by bombing the naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, America then declares war on Japan and enters WWII.

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U.S. and Japan Interaction During World War II ■Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Rim War began ■Japan would not surrender and fought to the death –Kamikaze pilots became a standard for the Japanese military

U.S. and Japan Interaction During World War II After years of fighting, the U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on two Japanese cities.

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Hiroshima

Hiroshima- After

Hiroshima Nagasaki

Then and Now- Hiroshima

WORLD WAR II ENDED IN 1945 WITH THE SURRENDER OF JAPAN. JAPAN’S ECONOMY AND GOVERNMENT WERE DEVASTATED.

In an effort to restore Japan to a thriving country, General Douglas MacArthur was sent as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces to oversee the rebuilding of Japan. Why would the Allied Forces want to rebuild Japan after their aggression during the war? Rebuilding of Japan After World War II

■ The United States occupied the territory from ■ General Douglas MacArthur, was given the job of putting Japan back on its feet. ■ He was expected to create a Japan that would guarantee it would not pose a military threat to other countries in the future.

Rebuilding of Japan After World War II ■ Japan’s military was disbanded and weapons factories were closed ■ Government and military leaders involved with bombings during the war were brought to trial and punished

Rebuilding of Japan After World War II MacArthur wanted Japan to have a democratic government, but he also appreciated the important place the Japanese emperor occupied in the Japanese culture. General MacArthur helped Japan establish a constitutional monarchy and write a new constitution.

CONSTITUTIONS OF JAPAN ANALYSIS

How did the U.S. help rebuild Japan?

In Summary… Reforms POLITICAL New Constitution Constitutional Monarchy Emperor Stripped of Power Women’s Suffrage ECONOMIC Improve Infrastructure Market Economy Invest in Human and Capital Resources SOCIAL English as 2nd language Japan adopts US culture

Reasons for U.S. Involvement ■Economic – The U.S. wanted Japan’s economy to get stronger so that it could become a market for U.S. products ■Political – The U.S. wanted to stop the spread of communism in Asia (since China is so close) and promote democracy

In 1952, power was transitioned back to the Japanese government.

The End of U.S. Occupation Japan is granted membership into the United Nations in 1957.

THE UNITED STATES’ EFFORTS TO REBUILD JAPAN AFTER WWII WERE SUCCESSFUL. Japan now has one of the strongest economies in the world and a stable democratic government.

Japan Today U. S. financial support, along with the Japanese values of hard work lead to a period of great economic growth for Japan. The Tokyo Labor College was one of the many institutions created after the war in order to promote more equitable economic development than had existed before

Japan represented a new market for American goods and services. This helped improve both country’s economies.

Japan Today Today, Japan has one of the most powerful industrialized economies in the world. Like the U.S., Japan encourages a market economy which motivates people to develop new ideas and expand businesses.

Summarizer Describe the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII.

From Dust to Dominance ■Cut out the pieces ■Place the events in order. ■Paste the pieces on the back of your notes. ■Tell the story of the U.S. rebuilding Japan on the story board.

EXPLAIN THE ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE REBUILDING OF JAPAN AFTER WORLD WAR II Japan declares war on the U.S. by bombing the naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. America then declares war on Japan and enters WWII. Japan is granted membership into the United Nations five years after a seven year U.S. occupation. Political, economic, and social reforms were introduced, such as a freely elected Japanese Diet (legislature) and universal adult suffrage (voting rights). Japan establishes a constitutional monarchy. U. S. financial support, along with the Japanese values of hard work lead to a period of great economic growth for Japan. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending WWII. Today Japan has one of the most powerful industrialized economies in the world. Like the U.S., Japan encourages a market economy which motivates people to develop new ideas and expand businesses. After WWII, Japan was placed under international control of the Allies through the Supreme Commander, General Douglas MacArthur