The measures taken by the US government in the early 1940s, particularly those involving internment and other actions against Japanese Americans, were primarily a reaction to B. the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This event, which occurred on December 7, 1941, led to heightened fears of espionage and sabotage, resulting in government policies that targeted Japanese Americans during World War II.
Read the excerpt from a public notice that was posted in California in the early 1940s and answer the question.
These measures taken by the US government were primarily a reaction to which event?
A.
the sinking of the USS Maine
B
.
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
C.
the creation of the Manhattan Project
D.
the discovery of the Zimmermann Telegram
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