Sec 2: Chap 6 Flashcards
When did JO begin and end
15 Feb 1942; 12 Sept 1945
What was SG name and meaning behind it
Syonan-to (light of the South)
What is the meaning of order
- low crime rates
- law-abiding citizens
- clean area
- sufficient resources
How did JO impact ppl diff
citizens-harshly
soldiers/resistance grps-hurt/injured/killed
japanese army-control power
state 2 main methods of controlling SG and sub methods
Using force
- harsh punishments
- imprisoning aliied soldiers
- Operation Sook Ching
- Coercing Chinese Business community
Gain loyalty
- using propaganda
- providing benefits to locals
- imposing japanese culture
State positive and negative aspects of life under JO
shortage of food and necessities
disease and death
relocation
leisure and entertainment
What caused the shortages to occur
war disrupted trade
limited import of goods
available resources went to Japanese war efforts
What did the shortages cause to happen
prices increased hyperinflation black market flourished government print more money money value dropped became wothless
Why did death rates climb
healthcare and sanitation decrease
food shortage
what were some diseases
beriberi
dysentery
pneumonia
who was affected most
POWs and civiliain prisoners
what did pows and civilians prisoners face
continual shortages of food and medicine
overcrowding
give an eg of overcrowding
changi prison 600 ppl became 5000 ppl
why did leisure and entertainment take place
maintain appearance of harmonious and happy society
give eg of leisure and entertainment
radio programmes, sports, social religious activities
