After WWII, the U.S. implemented reforms in Japan that allowed farmers to buy the land they farmed, leading to increased agricultural productivity. This shift from landlord ownership to tenant ownership incentivized farmers to improve their practices. These changes contributed positively to Japan's agricultural recovery after the war. ;
The correct answer is B: allowing farmers to buy the land they farmed. This reform empowered Japanese farmers by shifting land ownership from landlords to the farmers themselves, which increased agricultural productivity and improved living conditions. It was a key factor in Japan's recovery following World War II.
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