Racism is not a new concept. It’s been around for hundreds of years, and essentially became a part of society during the African Slave Trade when Europeans believed that they were superior to Africans due to their fair complexion. Over time, racism has evolved and has been used as a tactic to control people’s thoughts. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government fundamentally enforced the idea that anyone of Japanese descent was a traitor and the U.S.’ enemy. This caused widespread panic amongst the public, who believed what they heard and became a part
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They did not know if the attack was a conspiracy amongst Japanese Americans or if it was the start of war against the Japanese. As fear and suspicion against Japanese Americans slowly increased, precautionary measures were taken by the U.S. government in order to ensure the safety of other Americans. Disregarding the emotions of Japanese Americans and the emotional turmoil they would face, the U.S. government decided to enforce internment, the displacement and incarceration of Japanese Americans. 2. Information (with citation)
a) “Although not as devastating as the Holocaust or Hiroshima, the
"Camp Experience" left a deep wound in the lives of Japanese-Americans. It was a psychological trauma for all of the 110,000 people who were incarcerated, but there were added tragedies for Hisaye and for Wakako: Hisaye's nineteen-year-old brother, having joined the American Army, was killed at Livorno, Italy...” (Mcdonald, Ritsuko, Newman 21).
3. Explanation (mini warrant)
a) Japanese internment left harsh trauma amongst
They did not know if the attack was a conspiracy amongst Japanese Americans or if it was the start of war against the Japanese. As fear and suspicion against Japanese Americans slowly increased, precautionary measures were taken by the U.S. government in order to ensure the safety of other Americans. Disregarding the emotions of Japanese Americans and the emotional turmoil they would face, the U.S. government decided to enforce internment, the displacement and incarceration of Japanese Americans. 2. Information (with citation)
a) “Although not as devastating as the Holocaust or Hiroshima, the
"Camp Experience" left a deep wound in the lives of Japanese-Americans. It was a psychological trauma for all of the 110,000 people who were incarcerated, but there were added tragedies for Hisaye and for Wakako: Hisaye's nineteen-year-old brother, having joined the American Army, was killed at Livorno, Italy...” (Mcdonald, Ritsuko, Newman 21).
3. Explanation (mini warrant)
a) Japanese internment left harsh trauma amongst