Was the US-led rebuilding of Japan after World War II successful? Why or why not?
A
No, Japan's democracy was overthrown in a coup and was not reestablished for decades.

B
Yes, Japan became a stable democracy with one of the biggest economies in the world.

C
No, Japan's weak military allowed it to fall under Soviet influence until the end of the Cold War.

D
Yes, Japan developed a large and powerful military to counter China and the Soviet Union.