90 likes | 154 Views
Bell Work. Should the government have the right to detain people during times of war…even if they have done nothing wrong?. Follow Up Questions…. What if the United States is at war with a particular country?
E N D
Bell Work • Should the government have the right to detain people during times of war…even if they have done nothing wrong?
Follow Up Questions… • What if the United States is at war with a particular country? • Should Americans who are descendants of that country be held under suspicion of possible treason or espionage?
Japanese Internment 1942-1944
Imagine having to pack all of your belongings…what would you take with you?
What was the government’s response to Pearl Harbor and ultimately called for the Japanese-American internment? • Fear of another attack • Feb. 1942—FDR issued Executive Order 9066 • --What did this do?
Fear of disloyalty to the U.S. Fear of Japanese spies National Security Concerns What were the reasons for sending Japanese-Americans to the camps?