greater east asia co prosperity sphere (jan 1, 1930 – dec 31, 1945)
Description:
plan to expel european powers frm east asia n southeast asia n dominate. become satellite states loyal to jap.wanted raw materials in southeast asia eg rubber n oil frm msia n indon. crucial to military machine
southeast asians discontent under colonial rule n wanted independence. jap promise to 'liberate' with pop slogans like 'asia for asians'
some ppl perceive 'co prosperity sphere' with optimism in hopes of schieveing independence
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Date:
jan 1, 1930
dec 31, 1945
~ 16 years