Although there are pronounced differences between the actions taken after Pearl harbor and 9/11, the similarities are superficial especially with the Patriot Act issued October 6, 2001 and the Executive Order 9066 issued February 19, 1942.
The Japanese declared war on America with their attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1942. 366 Japanese air crafts destroyed 188 U.S. planes and killed 2,330 Americans; compared to the 29 aircrafts and 5 submarines that were destroyed; 64 killed Japanese, and one that was taken as a prisoner (1). This attack was the extra push for America to enter World War 2. On February 19, 1942, in the fear of Japanese Americans aiding America 's enemies, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order …show more content…
The attack on 9/11 was organized by a Saudi fugitive Osama bin Laden, “for the retaliation of America 's support of Israel, it’s involvement in the Persian Gulf War, and its continued military presence in the Middle East (11).” That is why he planned to attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, to threaten our military and economic power and try to diminish America 's foundation. President Bush reacted to this terrorist attack with the issuing of the Patriot Act; allowing officials to hack into information and intercept into terrorist plans and attacks. President Bush’s solution was a long lasting, beneficial plan. The government had more advanced tools to be more aware of …show more content…
The containment of Japanese Americans also protected them from discrimination and hate crimes. The reaction of Americans after the attack on 9/11 was a sense of national pride and sadness that filled the nation. The Patriot Act was effective to the point of letting the government become more knowledgeable in information about terrorists plans and attacks, and giving Americans a sense of security again. However, the treatment of Japanese Americans and Middle Easterners after these attacks was different. Japanese Americans were denied their freedom and placed into containment. Middle Easterners were accused of acts of terrorism, but were not treated to the extent of how the Japanese Americans
The Japanese declared war on America with their attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1942. 366 Japanese air crafts destroyed 188 U.S. planes and killed 2,330 Americans; compared to the 29 aircrafts and 5 submarines that were destroyed; 64 killed Japanese, and one that was taken as a prisoner (1). This attack was the extra push for America to enter World War 2. On February 19, 1942, in the fear of Japanese Americans aiding America 's enemies, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order …show more content…
The attack on 9/11 was organized by a Saudi fugitive Osama bin Laden, “for the retaliation of America 's support of Israel, it’s involvement in the Persian Gulf War, and its continued military presence in the Middle East (11).” That is why he planned to attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, to threaten our military and economic power and try to diminish America 's foundation. President Bush reacted to this terrorist attack with the issuing of the Patriot Act; allowing officials to hack into information and intercept into terrorist plans and attacks. President Bush’s solution was a long lasting, beneficial plan. The government had more advanced tools to be more aware of …show more content…
The containment of Japanese Americans also protected them from discrimination and hate crimes. The reaction of Americans after the attack on 9/11 was a sense of national pride and sadness that filled the nation. The Patriot Act was effective to the point of letting the government become more knowledgeable in information about terrorists plans and attacks, and giving Americans a sense of security again. However, the treatment of Japanese Americans and Middle Easterners after these attacks was different. Japanese Americans were denied their freedom and placed into containment. Middle Easterners were accused of acts of terrorism, but were not treated to the extent of how the Japanese Americans