Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Why were Japanese Americans placed in internment camps during World War II?

as a result of anti-Japanese prejudice and fear

in retaliation for Americans put in concentration camps by the Japanese

due to numerous acts of sabotage

because many were loyal to the emperor of Japan

Question

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Why were Japanese Americans placed in internment camps during World War II?

 as a result of anti-Japanese prejudice and fear

 in retaliation for Americans put in concentration camps by the Japanese

 due to numerous acts of sabotage

 because many were loyal to the emperor of Japan

anonymous · Answer

i think it is b is it right some one please help!!

thadyoung · Answer

I don't remember 100% but im sure its A

anonymous · Answer

Definitely A. During WWII Americans weren't sure if they could trust the Japanese Americans.  They had a fierce sense of nativism and thought anyone with a hyphenated status (Japanese- American, German-American) could not be trusted to be loyal to the US.