History & Social Studies

Did the Internment of Japanese Americans make World War II more racist?

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Asked by Madlex32 on 19 Feb 20:31

Last updated by Cat on 20 Feb 02:34

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Answered by Cat on 20 Feb 02:34

Racism was alive and well before WW2 but the Japanese internment put a spotlight on just how quickly Americans can espouse racist views under the guise of national security, fear, and nationalism. Unfortunately, history has a way of repeating itself.