WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II illustrates that
A
the Supreme Court can be relied on to defend civilrights
B
threats to national security are often ignored by thegovernment
C
minorities are not allowed to enlist in the United States military
D
civil liberties are sometimes limited during times of national crisis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Many Americans worried that citizens of Japanese ancestry would act as spies or saboteurs for the Japanese government. Fear-not evidence-drove the U.S. to place over 127, 000 Japanese-Americans in concentration camps for the duration of WWII. Over 127, 000 United States citizens were imprisoned during World War II.

Detailed explanation-2: -The internment of Japanese-Americans was justified because there were Japanese suspects. Between ten internment camps in Arizona, California, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and Arkansas, about 250-300 people in each camp were suspects under surveillance. Only around 50-60 people were actually considered dangerous.

Detailed explanation-3: -On February 19, 1942, FDR issued Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced relocation of approximately 120, 000 Japanese Americans living on the West Coast. More than two-thirds of these people were native born American citizens. They were confined in inland internment camps operated by the military.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which statement is accurate concerning the forced relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II? President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the action as a military necessity.

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