Question
Which is the most accurate critique of Japan’s choice to increase its mobilization of soldiers through a draft in 1945?(1 point)
Responses
High salaries prompted people to enlist, so the draft wasn’t necessary.
High salaries prompted people to enlist, so the draft wasn’t necessary.
Before the draft, Japan was unprepared for war.
Before the draft, Japan was unprepared for war.
It led to unnecessary civilian deaths.
It led to unnecessary civilian deaths.
Citizens enlisted due to a feeling of patriotism because of the draft.
Responses
High salaries prompted people to enlist, so the draft wasn’t necessary.
High salaries prompted people to enlist, so the draft wasn’t necessary.
Before the draft, Japan was unprepared for war.
Before the draft, Japan was unprepared for war.
It led to unnecessary civilian deaths.
It led to unnecessary civilian deaths.
Citizens enlisted due to a feeling of patriotism because of the draft.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most accurate critique of Japan’s choice to increase its mobilization of soldiers through a draft in 1945 is:
**It led to unnecessary civilian deaths.**
This critique highlights the extreme measures taken by Japan during the late stages of World War II, when the country faced a dire military situation. The imposition of a draft often resulted in significant loss of life, both among military personnel and civilians, due to the desperate nature of wartime policies and the harsh realities of conflict.
**It led to unnecessary civilian deaths.**
This critique highlights the extreme measures taken by Japan during the late stages of World War II, when the country faced a dire military situation. The imposition of a draft often resulted in significant loss of life, both among military personnel and civilians, due to the desperate nature of wartime policies and the harsh realities of conflict.