What was the primary reason for the establishment of internment camps for Japanese Americans during World War II?

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Question 9 options:

Due to widespread fear and suspicion that Japanese Americans might act as spies

To provide employment opportunities during the war

To protect Japanese Americans from potential violence

To recruit Japanese Americans into the U.S. military

Answer 1

The primary reason for the establishment of internment camps for Japanese Americans during World War II was due to widespread fear and suspicion that Japanese Americans might act as spies. This fear was rooted in the attack on Pearl Harbor and a broader perception of Japanese Americans as a security threat, despite the lack of evidence supporting such concerns.