Japanese Internment Research Paper

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The attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 left fear and suspicion in the minds of Americans. Overnight, thousands of Japanese Americans found themselves facing a new and harsh reality; they were perceived as enemies and spies within their country, their homes. This marked the beginning of a new dark chapter in America’s history—the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Fueled by political, social and economic factors, this injustice left many long-lasting effects on Japanese American individuals, families, and communities; both psychological and sociocultural.

There were many factors that came into play when the decision to inter-Japanese Americans was made. Prior to the outbreak of World War II, the FBI had identified German,