How did the us change the government of japan after world war ii? it allowed the emperor to gain more power. it put japan’s military in charge. it barred former soldiers from voting. it created a democratic government.

It created a democratic government.

Further Explanation:

After Japan was defeated in world war 2. The United States and its allies came forward for the rehabilitation of Japan and the period between 1945 to 1952 is known as the period of Japanese reconstruction. During this period, The US Occupying forces which were led by General Douglas A MacArthur worked for many militaries, Political, Social and Economic reforms of Japan. During that period of time, The main question was what should be done with the Emperor of Japan. Allies like Britain and Russia were in support of the Japanese Emperor tried and hanged as a war criminal but Douglas A MacArthur was against it as he thought that this will further anger Japanese people.

He proposed the development of democracy in Japan. He was the one who ordered to suspend all Japanese laws which were related to political and civil liberties and also ordered to release political prisoners of Japan and he also abolished the Secret police of Japan. He made many changes in the Japanese government which included elections to take place democratically and also provided women the Right to vote in Japan which was not there earlier.  

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1. Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives?

2. How can the government ensure that the youth do not find themselves poverty-stricken in the future?

Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: Japanese Reconstruction

Subject: History

Keywords: Japan, Reconstruction, General Douglas A. MacArthur, Britain, Russia, Democratic, Women, Right to Vote, Political Prisoners, Emperor.  

representative government