Question

read an excerpt from an informational source on japan in the 1930s, william beasleys japanese imperialism.

no matter the cost, japans own security and economic survival had to be considered ahead of asian values.

which paraphrased text provides the best analysis of this excerpt?

1. japan was under threat, and the high cost of security had to be considered.
2. japan was under threat, and many felt it had to put its own values first.
3. asia was under threat, and many felt it had to put japanese values first.
4. asia was under threat, and the high cost of security had to be considered.

Explanation:

The original excerpt states Japan prioritized its own security and economic survival over Asian values, regardless of cost. We analyze each option:

1. First option: Omits the priority over Asian values, incomplete.
2. Second option: Correctly reflects Japan putting its own needs (security/economic survival framed as its own values) ahead of Asian values, matching the core meaning.
3. Third option: Reverses the subject, incorrectly says Asia prioritized Japanese values.
4. Fourth option: Focuses on Asia's security cost, which is not the original focus.

Answer:

B. Japan was under threat, and many felt it had to put its own values first.