hist 17B chap 26 email essay reconstruction with Japan post WWII
Running Head: AMERICAN STRATEGIC PLANNING POST WWII
Chapter 26 Email Essay: American Strategic Reconstruction Plan in Japan Following World War II
Britta Chavez
Merced College: History 17B
Professor Dr. Jodie Steeley
Discuss American reconstruction policy toward Japan after WW II. Explain what actions the US undertook to reshape Japan and what the ultimate goal of these actions were. It is important to make connections within the postwar (cold war) period. Think about the global environment and why Japan needed to be strong. When was she and out actions to disarm her tested after WW II?
Democratization of Japan
Following the close of World War II, The United States made thoughtful strides to lock Japan confidentially within its scope of influence and power. The true risk for the U.S. in post-Cold War was “armed impotence” (www.foreignaffairs.com). The U.S. guided Japanese reconstruction plans that focused on democracy and anti-Communism. The campaigns encouraged cultivation of land reorganization, establishment of self-governing trade unions, elimination of arranged marriages, granting the woman’s right to vote, extensive demilitarization, and ultimately a lawful democracy that opposed war and band Communism as a whole. The establishment of this relationship with Japan would prove to be beneficial to both nations. (Faragher, Page 701) (Fukuyama, et al)
The United States Benefits. The early makings of the “American Superpower”, in reference to the allegiances with Europe and Japan, built its foundation in the post WWII era. The United States anchored its strong military presence in Japan on the Asian border of the Soviet Union. This strategic strong hold provided containment of the Communist influence while also ensuring a display of power to the area. This allowed the Japanese nation minimal concern and expenditure of their own finances-- lending time and resources to rebuild their economy. Furthermore, the U.S. assistance with security and growth fostered
Chapter 26 Email Essay: American Strategic Reconstruction Plan in Japan Following World War II
Britta Chavez
Merced College: History 17B
Professor Dr. Jodie Steeley
Discuss American reconstruction policy toward Japan after WW II. Explain what actions the US undertook to reshape Japan and what the ultimate goal of these actions were. It is important to make connections within the postwar (cold war) period. Think about the global environment and why Japan needed to be strong. When was she and out actions to disarm her tested after WW II?
Democratization of Japan
Following the close of World War II, The United States made thoughtful strides to lock Japan confidentially within its scope of influence and power. The true risk for the U.S. in post-Cold War was “armed impotence” (www.foreignaffairs.com). The U.S. guided Japanese reconstruction plans that focused on democracy and anti-Communism. The campaigns encouraged cultivation of land reorganization, establishment of self-governing trade unions, elimination of arranged marriages, granting the woman’s right to vote, extensive demilitarization, and ultimately a lawful democracy that opposed war and band Communism as a whole. The establishment of this relationship with Japan would prove to be beneficial to both nations. (Faragher, Page 701) (Fukuyama, et al)
The United States Benefits. The early makings of the “American Superpower”, in reference to the allegiances with Europe and Japan, built its foundation in the post WWII era. The United States anchored its strong military presence in Japan on the Asian border of the Soviet Union. This strategic strong hold provided containment of the Communist influence while also ensuring a display of power to the area. This allowed the Japanese nation minimal concern and expenditure of their own finances-- lending time and resources to rebuild their economy. Furthermore, the U.S. assistance with security and growth fostered