greater east asia co prosperity sphere (1 jan 1930 ano – 31 dez 1945 ano)

Descrição:

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