Winning Loyalty

Question 1

Using Propaganda

Answer 1

• Japanese used propaganda
• Portrayed themself as rescuer to free Asia from colonial rule
• Greater east Asia co prosperity sphere
• Spread through various different channels like posters, radio and broadcasts
• tried to get support from India
• Japanese knew the rise of anti-British sentiments among in India and promised to help free India from the British
• India National Army (INA) was formed with Japanese support to fight against British in India
• Those who were loyal to British were imprisoned

Question 2

Providing Benefits to the locals

Answer 2

• Japanese provided schooling and accommodation at no cost
• Malay nationalist organization kesatuan meleyu muda( union of Malay youth or KMM) responded positively to Japanese propaganda that promised to improve lives of Malay
• Malay and India charge lower fees than the chinese to cross the causeway

Question 3

Imposing Japanese culture

Answer 3

• Japanese aimed to win loyalty by emphasizing Japanese culture as a model to follow. Hope by doing so, Singapore will filed with Japanese spirit

Question 4

Cultivating the Japanese spirit

Answer 4

-Introduction of Japanese language went hand in hand with promotion of Nippon Seishin

Question 5

Winning Loyalty

Answer 5

• Using propaganda
• Providing Benefits to locals
• Imposing Japanese culture
• Cultivating the Japanese spirit