The correct answer is <span>It increased the power of the poor
In the post world war 2 era, Japan had one of the most successful land reform programs ever. They forced wealthy landowners who owned more land than what was necessary for them to sell it to the government and then this land could be bought by poorer people where they could start farms or businesses. This helped Japan recover and become a leading world power.</span>
Post War Economic Adjustment. Millions of soldiers returning home and there was no need for many people to be working wartime sectors. They advocated for better wage and working conditions.