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.

Which of the following discoveries would be most likely to cause a scientific paradigm shift? a. the discovery of more rings around uranus b. the discovery of a new pathogenic virus transmitted by mosquitoes c. the discovery that a dormant volcano is showing signs of activity d. the discovery of a new species of salamander in the amazon rainforest e. the discovery that excess heat is radiating from the center of the earth and causing global climate change