Which was a characteristic of Germany under Adolf Hitler and the Soviet Union under Josef Stalin? 1.an official foreign policy of isolationism 2.governmental control of the media 3.public ownership of business and industry 4.the absence of a written constitution World War II is often considered to be a turning point in history because 1.the League of nations demonstrated that an international organization could maintain world peace 2.the war brought an end to dictatorships as a form of government 3.European domination of the world began to weaken as nationalism in colonies increased 4.religious and ethnic differences were no longer a source of conflict between nations Which reform took place in Japan after World War II? 1.Japan's industrial capability was greatly reduced 2.the Emperor's position was abolished 3.Japan became a representative democracy 4.labor unions were declared illegal "From as early as I can remember, the Emperor was an important presence even in our remote home. He was a descendant of the gods from thousands of years before, never to be looked at or listened to by mere mortals, a presence to be revered and protected and obeyed...Finally..., my family and neighbors gathered around the radio and listened in stunned silence to the voice that had never before been heard, saying he was only human after all. Everyone was crying. I was sad and confused..." Which event caused the Emperor to announce that he was "only human after all"? 1.his overthrow by communist forces 2.defeat of the Japanese in World War II 3.signing of the Versailles Treaty