Unit 11 Flashcards

Front

Why did the U.S. help Japan after the war?

Back

We wanted them to be an ally and not an enemy.

We did not want the Soviets toe expand or spread communism

Front

What change happened in Japan’s government after the war due to U.S. involvement?

Back

A new democratic constitution was written

Front

The U.S. and Soviet Union avoided direct combat in the _____

Back

Cold War

Front

What event brought the U.S. into WWII?

Back

Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor

Front

The two Japanese cities targeted with atomic bombs by the U.S. were:

Back

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Front

Why was Japan’s quick recovery after WWII called an “economic miracle”?

Back

They became an economic leader in the world even after big losses in the war.

Front

Japan after WWII had what political change?

Back

New democracy & citizen rights

Front

How did U.S. rebuilding efforts affect Japan’s future?

Back

Japan grew into a democratic and economic partner

Front

What was the name of the group that fought French control in Vietnam?

Back

Viet Minh

Front

borders stayed the same at the 38th parallel after the end of what war in 1953?

Back

The Korean War