Reconstruction of post war japan

• US policy towards Japan before 1947

  After japans surrender at the end of WW2, the US began occupation of the country based on an agreement between the US, UK and china that lasted until 1952

  -General Douglas MacArthur was given decision making powers on how to rebuild Japan through re-education, democratisation, economic reform and demilitarisation
• What was the focus of US policy towards Japan after World War II?

  Economic reconstruction and political stability through democratic institutions and practices
• Who was General Douglas associated with after Japan's surrender?

  Decision making power on rebuilding japan SEPT 1945
• What was the USs real goal?

  Making sure Japan remained aligned with the US and less susceptible to commmunist influence from the east
• What was a consequence of Japan joining GATT?

  Strengthened their access to western trade but prevented trade with communist china from late 1950
• What did Joseph dodge and Japans finance minister produce?

  A ‘super balanced budget’ that set a target of just over 4 million

  However dodges budget led to increased unemployment due to business closures