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Why did the United States play a MAJOR role in rebuilding Japan after World War II?
A) to turn an enemy into an ally and to create a more democratic Japan
B) to form an alliance with Japan that would work against communist China
C) to place American-owned businesses throughout Japan and control its economy
D) to prevent Vietnam from becoming the dominant country in the post-war region

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Why did the United States play a MAJOR role in rebuilding Japan after World War II?
A)	to turn an enemy into an ally and to create a more democratic Japan	
B)	to form an alliance with Japan that would work against communist China	
C)	to place American-owned businesses throughout Japan and control its economy	
D)	to prevent Vietnam from becoming the dominant country in the post-war region

anonymous · Answer

I'm thinking A or B.

mathmale · Answer

It's well that you chose to eliminate the least-likely answers.

I'd like for you to explain your reasoning as you consider A or B.

Have you read some history that would give you clues regarding how to answer this question?

mathmale · Answer

Think about your choices, A and B.   Which one sounds more likely?  Characterize the US-Japanese relationship as it stands today.