World War II
What is the day that Japan surrendered known as?
VJ Day
Why did President Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs on Japan?
The Japanese wouldn't surrender.
and/or
The U.S. would've risked the lives of many soldiers if they invaded Japan.
Why did the US occupy Japan from 1945 to 1952?
To help rebuild their country, restructure their government, and restore their economy.
What type of government was established in Japan following the war?
Constitutional Monarchy
What happened on December 7, 1941?
Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
On which Japanese city was the first atomic bomb ever used in war dropped?
Hiroshima
What US General was given the job of rebuilding Japan after the end of World War II?
General Douglas MacArthur
What does Japan’s new constitution say about war?
It prevents them from engaging in war with other countries (unless they are attacked first).
How did the US react to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor?
They declared war on Japan the next day.
The Japanese surrendered after the second atomic bomb was dropped on this city.
What is Nagasaki?
Today, Japan has one of the most powerful ___________________ in the world.
Industrialized economies
What is the name of the Japanese parliament?
Diet