Japan: a. was aided by the united states in rebuilding its postwar industrial base to establish a strong economic counter to communism in the far east. b. was under the control of the supreme commander douglas macarthur from the end of the war until 1948. c. was aided economically by the united states after the war, but saw very little interference with its political structure. d. a and b e. a and c

D. A and B

Explanation:

Japan was aided by the United States in rebuilding its postwar industrial base to establish a strong economic counter to communism in the Far East; and was under the control of the supreme commander Douglas MacArthur from the end of the war until 1948

They "opened" the New world to exploration and conquest : they led the way to other voyages that affected the Americas , Europe , and the world.