The Allied Occupation Brought About a Number of Reforms to Democratize

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Essay

The Allied occupation brought about a number of reforms to democratize and demilitarize Japan. What were the most important of these? How successful were they and in what sense?

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Definitions:

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Critical Period

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Molecular Brakes

Molecules that can inhibit or slow down cellular processes or biochemical reactions, effectively acting as brakes at the molecular level.

Synaptic Pruning

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