Internment and the Constitution Answers

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Why were Japanese Americans living on the West Coast interned after the Pearl Harbor attack?

Many community leaders feared that Japanese Americans might be attacked by angry mobs and needed a safe place to live.

Japanese Americans were interned so that they might more easily contribute to the war effort.

Many people feared the presence of Japanese spies after Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor.

Japanese Americans were interned to prevent them from joining the German side in the European campaign.

Why did the US government think internment camps were necessary during World War II?

to protect against discrimination

to protect national security

to improve relations with Japan

to improve relations with Germany

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