1) How does the documentary "Horrors in the East" explain the transition of the Japanese military from being relatively humane in Taiwan and WWI to committing horrific atrocities in the 1930s and WWII?
The documentary first explained how the Japanese treated their prisoners in WWI, especially the Germans, treating them like guests instead of prisoners. It then explains how the Japanese treated the Koreans and the Chinese, and how they thought of them as sub-human.
2) In light of the historical record of Japan's actions in East Asia in 1931-45, how likely is it that the claims made by Japanese historians about "comfort women" is true? Why or why not?
The claims made by Japanese historians about comfort women are probably not true. As shown in the documentary, and several primary sources, a huge number of Koreans and Chinese were killed, probably close to 200,000. The Japanese massacred entire villages, so reaching 200,000 would not have been so impossible.
3) How appropriate do you judge the actions of the "revisionist" Japanese professors (and the Japanese government which allegedly support them) to be? Why?
I believe their actions to be quite inappropriate. The Japanese murdered and raped almost as much as 200,000 people, yet instead of apologizing to them, they tried to cover it up and deny facts.
4) What is Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?
The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere is a self serving sphere that consists of the smaller spheres.
5) Where Japanese imperialist's goals different from the goals of nineteenth century European imperialism? If so, how are they different?
While both Japan and Europe countries imperialized for economic gains, the goals of Japanese imperialists were to better their army, so that in the future, they would be able to fend off attacks from other nations. They were also working towards the unification and construction of the East Asia Smaller Co-Prosperity Sphere.
The document explains the goals and the basic plan of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. They explain the building of the spheres, and the importance of building it, stating that it builds national strength.
The documentary first explained how the Japanese treated their prisoners in WWI, especially the Germans, treating them like guests instead of prisoners. It then explains how the Japanese treated the Koreans and the Chinese, and how they thought of them as sub-human.
2) In light of the historical record of Japan's actions in East Asia in 1931-45, how likely is it that the claims made by Japanese historians about "comfort women" is true? Why or why not?
The claims made by Japanese historians about comfort women are probably not true. As shown in the documentary, and several primary sources, a huge number of Koreans and Chinese were killed, probably close to 200,000. The Japanese massacred entire villages, so reaching 200,000 would not have been so impossible.
3) How appropriate do you judge the actions of the "revisionist" Japanese professors (and the Japanese government which allegedly support them) to be? Why?
I believe their actions to be quite inappropriate. The Japanese murdered and raped almost as much as 200,000 people, yet instead of apologizing to them, they tried to cover it up and deny facts.
4) What is Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?
The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere is a self serving sphere that consists of the smaller spheres.
5) Where Japanese imperialist's goals different from the goals of nineteenth century European imperialism? If so, how are they different?
While both Japan and Europe countries imperialized for economic gains, the goals of Japanese imperialists were to better their army, so that in the future, they would be able to fend off attacks from other nations. They were also working towards the unification and construction of the East Asia Smaller Co-Prosperity Sphere.
The document explains the goals and the basic plan of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. They explain the building of the spheres, and the importance of building it, stating that it builds national strength.