Question

Which statement correctly compares atrocities committed by Nazi Germany and
Imperial Japan during WWII? (1 point)

Answer 1

Both Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan committed atrocities during WWII, but their actions and motivations differed significantly. Nazi Germany's atrocities, such as the Holocaust, were primarily motivated by a racial ideology that sought to exterminate and oppress specific groups, primarily Jews, but also other so-called "undesirable" populations. In contrast, Imperial Japan's atrocities, such as the Nanjing Massacre, were driven by a militaristic expansionist agenda and a disregard for human life, particularly towards civilian populations. While both were reprehensible, their motivations and focus differed greatly.