Chapter Review

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Chapter Review

• Chapter 19 Modern Japan

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Reviewing the Main Ideas

• How did the United States influence Japan after
  World War II?
• The US occupied Japan until 1952, disbanded
  Japans armed forces, helped write a new
  constitution, and provided economic aid.

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What steps did the Japanese take to rebuild their
economy after 1945?

• They rebuilt most of the nations factories with
  the latest technology available. Although Japan
  initially developed heavy industries, it later
  shifted to such high-tech industries as
  electronics.

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How did traditional values help Japans recovery?

• Traditional values such as loyalty and hard work
  contributed to productivity. In addition,
  respect for education and thriftiness helped spur
  Japans economic recovery.

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Why did Japan have no military forces after WWII?

• The new constitution forbade the government to
  maintain military forces.
• After 9/11 Japan has cooperated in some military
  measures.

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How has Japan reacted to criticism of its role in
the global economy?

• Under pressure, Japan has made some efforts to
  ease trade barriers. It has set up a Peace Corps
  to help people in developing nations gain skill
  in modern technology and farming methods.
• Japan has brought students from developing
  nations to study in Japan and provided billions
  of dollars in loans and grants to countries in
  Southeast Asia.

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How has poetry been important in Japanese culture?

• Throughout their history, the Japanese have used
  poetry to express emotions and create a
  particular mood. To the samurai, writing fine
  poetry was valued as much as sword handling.

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Reviewing Chapter Themes

• Democratic Reforms
• The emperor was stripped of his power,
• The new constitution provided for a list of
  rights similar to the American Bill of Rights.
• Women won the right to vote.
• The head of the household lost legal authority
  over the rest of the family.

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Adapting Western Influence

• After WWII, Japan rebuilt its factories based on
  the latest technologies in the west.
• Later Japan borrowed western technology and
  improved on it.

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Global Trade and Dependence

• The well-being of Japans economy is directly
  related to the quantity of exports that it ships
  to the rest of the world.
• At the same time, Japans expanding economy
  requires the importation of more raw materials
  from abroad.

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Enduring Legacies of Art

• Poetry, which has been popular since early times,
  is still enjoyed in Japan today.
• Kabuki theater has been watched and appreciated
  by the Japanese since it originated hundreds of
  years ago.

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Important Cultural Values

• Hard work
• Discipline
• Cooperation
• Respect
• Simplicity
• Thriftiness
• Closeness to nature