Question

How were Japanese Americans treated during World War II? How was the 1924 Asian Exclusion Act involved?

Answer 1

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During World War II, Japanese Americans were subject to widespread discrimination, racism, and in some cases, internment. In 1942, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized the forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans living on the West Coast. Approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were U.S. citizens, were forcibly removed from their homes and placed in internment camps.

The 1924 Asian Exclusion Act, also known as the Immigration Act of 1924, played a significant role in shaping attitudes towards Japanese Americans during World War II. The act banned immigration from most Asian countries, including Japan, and severely restricted the ability of Japanese immigrants to become naturalized citizens. This discriminatory law contributed to widespread prejudice and suspicion towards Japanese Americans, leading to their unjust treatment during the war. The exclusion act created a climate of fear and xenophobia that ultimately culminated in the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.