-What generalization can be made from the 1944 Life magazine photograph "A Wartime Souvenir," in which a young American woman writes her fiancé a thank-you note for sending her a Japanese soldier's skull?
A) American soldiers collected both Japanese and German body parts as trophies.
B) American soldiers sent memento mori to loved ones to remind them of the danger they faced.
C) Collecting enemy Japanese body parts was common because they were considered subhuman.
D) Many American civilians wrote and reflected on the high death casualties from this war.

Question

-What generalization can be made from the 1944 Life magazine photograph "A Wartime Souvenir," in which a young American woman writes her fiancé a thank-you note for sending her a Japanese soldier's skull?
A) American soldiers collected both Japanese and German body parts as trophies. 
B) American soldiers sent memento mori to loved ones to remind them of the danger they faced. 
C) Collecting enemy Japanese body parts was common because they were considered subhuman. 
D) Many American civilians wrote and reflected on the high death casualties from this war.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The photograph and its context suggest that collecting enemy Japanese body parts was seen by some as acceptable due to dehumanizing views of the Japanese, indicating a belief in their subhuman status. This reflects broader racial prejudices and dehumanization practices during World War II, particularly against the Japanese.

-What Generalization Can Be Made from the 1944 Life Magazine