Article Nine of the post-World War II Constitution helped Japan focus on: defense. territorial expansion. economic development. All of the choices are correct.The Great Leap Forward: forced city-dwellers to work on farms. divided the population into communes or self-sustaining units. gave women greater equality and responsibility outside the home. All of the choices are correct.

How did Japan expand its influence similar to the Western powers?*4 pointsBy signing peace treatiesBy increasing foreign aidThrough cultural exchangesThrough military conquest

Which of the following did the Japanese government propose to alleviate population decline? [[lecture]]Question 10Select one or more:a.Work style reformb.fathers counselled in child rearingc.Plus One Proposald.Angel Planse.motherhood as a role modelf.Ikumen projectg.Work-Life-Balance Charter

Social and economic problems in Japan at the end of the Edo Period led to dissatisfaction among the Japanese people. One result of this was:A) Japan had to turn to the USA and some European nations (England, France, Russia and the Netherlands) for financial aid to prevent the Japanese people from uprising and overthrowing the government.B) Japan creating a feudal society in the hope that this social structure would aid Japan's economy and help stabilize society.C) The resignation of the Shogun, reforms and the installation of the Emperor in the 'Meiji Restoration.'D) Japan attempting to take the focus off its' problems and to unite the Japanese people by attacking Russia with the aim of gaining control over Russia's trade with Europe.

Choose ONE option from the following which shows an important Meiji reform to modernize Japan and enhance its economy.ResponsesTraditional Japanese industries, such as tea processing and silk production, expanded more.Traditional Japanese industries, such as tea processing and silk production, expanded more.Public schools and hospitalsPublic schools and hospitalsHairstyles, clothes, culture, and sports changed as well.

Under Hideki Tojo, Japan's aggressive imperialist policies:A.gave Japanese citizens a sense of national pride but greatly weakened Japan's economy.B.outraged East Asian countries but improved Japan's relationships with France and Russia.C.helped Japan secure valuable natural resources but destroyed most of its military forces.D.expanded Japanese territory but contributed to rising political oppression in Japan.