Question

At the end of the Second World War, Japan was defeated, her economy was in ruins with a large proportion of her

factories and a quarter of her housing destroyed by bombing. Until 1952, she was occupied by Allied troops, mostly

American under the command of General Mac Arthur. For the first three years, the Americans aimed at making sure that

Japan could never start a war; she was forbidden from having armed forces and was given a democratic constitution.

American did not at this stage seem concerned about restoring the Japanese economy. But during 1948, the American

attitude gradually changed as the Cold War developed.

Europe and Kuomintang crumbled in China. They felt a strong need for an ally in South-East Asia and began to

encourage Japanese economic recovery. From 1950, industry developed rapidly and by 1953 production had reached a

high level. American occupying forces were withdrawn in April 1952thiugh some troops remained for defence purposes.

Japan’s rapid recovery was possible because American gave them vital help. Japanese goods were allowed into American

markets on favourable terms and the USA supplied aid and equipments. An economically healthy Japan meant a buffer

against communism in South-East Asia.

The Korean War brought orders for military equipments and supplies and American firms began to co-operate with the

Japanese on the development of new industries. The alliance with the USA protected Japan and she was able to invest

money in industry instead of defence.

Keeping wages and government expenditure low, Japan ploughed back all her profits into her industries. Japanese

products were very competitive in the world market. Japan’s farmers benefitted by the land reforms, carried out the

Americans. She also had a series of stable governments, which implemented the suggested reforms effectively. Given all

these advantages, it is not very surprising that Jaoan took giant strides in her economic progress.

A) Make notes on the contents of the passage using abbreviations and symbols. Supply a suitable title.

B) Make a summary in about 80 words of the above passage​

Answer 1

Answer:

'broken into pieces' means