Allied Council for Japan

The transcript discusses the theoretical consultation among the US, British Commonwealth, China, and the Soviet Union in formulating occupation policy. However, the Allied Council meetings are brief, with most decisions made by MacArthur, who is recognized as the leader of the occupation.

Which countries were involved in consulting on occupation policies?

• The US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

• The US, France, China, and India

• The US, Germany, Japan, and Italy

• The US, British Commonwealth, China, and the Soviet Union

What is the nature of the Allied Council's involvement in the occupation?

• They make all major decisions

• They lead the occupation

• They provide theoretical consultation

• They are not involved

How are the meetings of the Allied Council described?

• Long and detailed

• Brief and perfunctory

• Frequent and comprehensive

• Rare and informal

Who is primarily responsible for making day-to-day decisions during the occupation?

• The Allied Council

• MacArthur

• The Soviet Union

• The British Commonwealth

What role does MacArthur play in the occupation?

• He is an advisor

• He is a mediator

• He is the acknowledged boss

• He is a consultant