Which statement best describes the relationship of the u. s. and japan after world war ii?
a) the u. s. japan rebuild economically and socially after world war ii and has maintained a peaceful relationship.
b) the u. s. divided japan along the 17th parallel line in order to occupy both nations and prevent the spread of communism.
c) the u. s. occupied japan for four decades after world war ii in an effort to make sure they did not rebuild their military.
d) the u. s. forced japan to pay back war reparations as a result of pearl harbor which has caused economic problems for japan.