Post-War Japan Actions and Reforms Flashcards

A set of 20 practice questions and answers reviewing post-World War II actions taken against Japan, political and economic reforms, trials, and historical dates.

On what dates were the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Hiroshima was bombed on 6 August 1945 and Nagasaki on 8 August 1945.

What were the exact starting and ending dates of the Allied occupation of Japan?

The occupation began on 2 September 1945 and lasted until 28 April 1952.

Which body was established to supervise the occupation of Japan following the Moscow Conference in December 1945?

The Far Eastern Commission, which consisted of 13 member countries.

How many countries provided judges, prosecutors, and staff for the International Military Tribunal Far East (IMTFE)?

Eleven countries (Australia, Canada, China, France, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Soviet Union, United Kingdom, and the United States).

Which event marked the start of the jurisdiction for tracing Japanese aggression during the Tokyo Trial?

The 1931 Japanese invasion of Manchuria (the Manchurian Incident).

How many high-ranking leaders were tried at the Tokyo Trial, and how many separate counts were charged against them?

Twenty-eight high-ranking Japanese military and political leaders were tried and charged with 55 separate counts.

What were the sentences handed down to the remaining defendants at the conclusion of the Tokyo Trial in November 1948?

Seven defendants were sentenced to death and 16 were sentenced to life imprisonment.

What were the two distinct phases of the United States administration in Japan?

Phase 1 (1946-1947) was the punishment and reformation phase, and Phase 2 (1948-1953) was the economic redevelopment phase.

What announcement was made by Emperor Hirohito in the Humanity Declaration on 1 January 1946?

Emperor Hirohito formally denied his divine status, establishing that he was a symbol of the State and the unity of the people.

Why were former military officers banned from holding positions in the new Japanese government post-WWII?

To prevent the rise of militarism or ultra-nationalistic ideologies and avoid a repeat of expansionist, aggressive policies.

When was the Potsdam Conference held, and which nations participated in it?

It was held from 17 July to 2 August 1945, with participants from the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

On what specific date was the Tokyo Trial (IMTFE) convened?

29 April 1946.

What were the names of the four main Zaibatsu in Japan?

Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, and Yasuda.

What voting age was established for Japanese citizens under the post-war political reforms?

All adult citizens over the age of 21 were granted voting rights regardless of gender.

How many Zaibatsu companies were frozen by the American administration to curb commercial monopoly?

Around 83 Zaibatsu companies were frozen and split into smaller businesses.

How did post-war land reforms impact the percentage of Japanese farmers who rented land?

The percentage of farmers renting land was reduced from 46% to 10%.

How many workers had joined work unions in Japan by 1949?

Around 6.5 million workers.

How did American occupation reforms change the required length of school study in Japan?

Required school attendance was raised from six years to nine years of study.

When was the San Francisco Treaty signed, and how many nations signed it alongside the United States?

It was signed on 8 September 1951 by the United States and 47 other countries.

To what amount did American aid to Japan grow per year by 1951, up from $400 million in 1947?

It escalated to $2 billion a year.