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Rebuilding of Japan SS7H3.c – Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after World War II. Bell-Ringer - If Marietta was to be destroyed by a nuclear attack, how would the city go about repairing itself. Create a plan to rebuild Marietta. Whose help and funding would you need? Opening Listen to a first-hand account of survival from a Hiroshima bombing survivor. JAPAN ATTACKS THE U.S. 1941 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. sfstatejournalismhistory.blogspot.com commons.wikimedia.org U.S. ENDS WORLD WAR II 1945 The U.S. drops atomic bombs on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending WWII. www.smh.com.au U.S. OCCUPATION OF JAPAN 1945 After WWII, Japan was placed under international control of the Allies through the Supreme Commander, General Douglas MacArthur. Gen. Douglas MacArthur accepts the Unconditional Surrender from the Empire of Japan US Occupies Japan “Japanese soldier guarding road to Yokohama standing at attention with his back to a conquering American soldier who is driving by in a jeep as he displays an attitude of great respect according to Japanese culture.” Life Magazine NAVY TROOPS STATIONED IN JAPAN 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. 1941 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. 2009 1945 EXPLAIN THE ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE REBUILDING OF JAPAN AFTER WORLD WAR II U. S. financial support, along with the Japanese values of hard work lead to a period of great economic growth for Japan. 1955 The U.S. drops atomic bombs on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending WWII. 1945 Japan is granted membership into the United Nations five years after a seven year U.S. occupation. 1952 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. 1947 After WWII, Japan was placed under international control of the Allies through the Supreme Commander, General Douglas MacArthur. Reasons for US Rebuilding Japan • Stop the spread of communism throughout Asia and promote democracy in the region by reforming Japan’s monarchy into a constitutional monarchy (democracy with an emperor with limited power). • Improve Japan’s economy in order to trade with Japan and sell US products to Japan’s market. Work Session • Yellow – You are a Japanese citizen during US occupation/rebuilding of Japan. Write a two paragraph letter to a family member outside of Japan explaining what life is now like with the United States rebuilding Japan. • Blue – In a two paragraph essay, explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII and whether you believe the United States had any selfish reasons for rebuilding Japan the way they did. • Green – Create a 5 paragraph persuasive essay about whether the United States should have rebuilt Japan in the method that they did. Make sure you explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII. Closing • I will call on students and you will share your writing with the class.