The term "American Occupation" often refers to the period when the United States took control over a territory or nation, typically following a conflict or war. This can include the American Occupation of Japan after World War II, where the U.S. helped rebuild the country and establish democratic governance, or the American Occupation of Iraq beginning in 2003, which aimed to remove the existing regime and promote stability. During these occupations, the U.S. military and government worked to implement political, economic, and social reforms. The goal was often to create a stable environment and prevent the rise of hostile regimes, but these efforts sometimes faced resistance and led to complex challenges in the occupied regions.