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The Japanese cowardly sneak attack created intense public hatred of " Japs " overnight, whether residents and even long-time citizens of both the USA and Canada.

Nazi German and Italian aggression in Europe was ignored by the American public up until Pearl Harbor. Then indifference to foreign affairs dramatically changed to outrage and immediate hatred of the " super-races of the world " overnight.

Long lineups [ sometimes several blocks long ] at many military recruiting offices in America sprang up into existence the very next day after the surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor.

This hatred intensified when it was revealed that the Japanese ambassador to the US had been treacherously urging a peaceful relationship up to the very last minute before the sneak attack. Then it was learned that results of the bombing had been telephoned back to the homeland by Japanese resident spies.

Thus the " not to be trusted at all " security precautions and policies of the Canadian and American governments towards all Japanese, and the subsequent restrictive measures to ensure national security of both countries.

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Did German Americans face the most restrictions in the US during the war against Germany?

No, they did not. While both German and Italian immigrants had to register with the federal government as illegal immigrants, it was the Japanese Americans who had the most restrictions. Under federal law, Japanese Americans, many of them citizens of the United States, were evicted from their homes and moved to relocation camps where they were stripped of their freedoms and liberty.


In what way were Japanese Americans treated differently than German Americans and Italian Americans?

During World War II, Japanese Americans faced extreme discrimination, including the forced internment of around 120,000 individuals in camps across the U.S., largely due to fears of espionage and racism. In contrast, German Americans and Italian Americans, despite facing some suspicion and prejudice, were not subjected to mass internment or similar severe measures. This stark difference in treatment can be attributed to the longstanding racial stereotypes against Asians and the geopolitical context of the war, which heightened fears specifically towards Japan. Ultimately, the internment of Japanese Americans is now recognized as a grave injustice, while German and Italian Americans largely retained their civil liberties during the war.


What group was placed in internment camps in the US during World War 2?

I think you are referring to the WWII Japanese internment camps. After Pearl Harbor, it was thought that Japanese-American citizens could not be trusted, so they were rounded up and forced to live at various "camps" around the U.S. until the war was over. See the Related Links below.


Why did the US imprison Japanese Americans?

Because they were a different race. We were also at war with Germany and Italy, but German and Italian-Americans weren't imprisoned. (alternate answer) During WW II, when the US was at war with Imperial Japan, it was feared that Japanese Americans would be more loyal to their ethnic group, the Japanese, than they were to the country in which they were living, America, hence they might become saboteurs (or as they would be called today, terrorists). Note that there was no evidence for this fear, and the internment of the Japanese Americans is today recognized as a terrible injustice.


9. Why were Japanese Americans placed in internment camps when German and Italian Americans were not?

Japanese Americans were placed in internment camps during World War II primarily due to wartime fears, racial prejudices, and the perception that they posed a security threat after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. This decision was fueled by long-standing stereotypes and distrust towards people of Japanese descent, which were not similarly directed at German and Italian Americans, who were viewed as less of a threat due to their larger numbers and integration into American society. The internment was a result of a combination of hysteria and scapegoating, rather than evidence of actual disloyalty or espionage.

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Why did Japanese-Americans generally face more restrictions than Italian or German Americans during world war two?

Japanese-Americans had more restrictions that Italian and German because they were more powerful. They won the war.


Why did Japanese Americans generally face more restrictions than the Italian or German Americans during World War 2?

Clearly, the Japanese Americans were much easier to spot. But the Italian and German Americans had it just as bad in their concentration camps, largely in Montana and Texas.


Why did the Japanese Americans generally face more restrictions than Italian or German American s during world War 2?

Clearly, the Japanese Americans were much easier to spot. But the Italian and German Americans had it just as bad in their concentration camps, largely in Montana and Texas.


Why did Japanese Americans generally face more restrictions than Italian or German Americans during world war ii?

Japanese Americans faced more restrictions than Italian or German Americans during World War II primarily due to widespread racial prejudice and fears of espionage and sabotage following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The U.S. government viewed Japanese Americans as potential threats, leading to the internment of around 120,000 individuals, mostly from the West Coast. In contrast, Italian and German Americans were not subjected to the same level of suspicion or internment, as they were perceived as assimilated or less of a threat, reflecting both racial biases and the geopolitical context of the time.


What is intered?

Japanese-Americans, German-Americans, and Italian-Americans.


Did German Americans face the most restrictions in the US during the war against Germany?

No, they did not. While both German and Italian immigrants had to register with the federal government as illegal immigrants, it was the Japanese Americans who had the most restrictions. Under federal law, Japanese Americans, many of them citizens of the United States, were evicted from their homes and moved to relocation camps where they were stripped of their freedoms and liberty.


Why did Japanese American face more restrictions than Italian or Germany Americans during world war 2?

During World War II, Japanese Americans faced more severe restrictions than Italian or German Americans primarily due to wartime hysteria and racial prejudice, particularly following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The U.S. government viewed Japanese Americans as potential security threats, leading to their forced internment in camps under Executive Order 9066. In contrast, Italian and German Americans, despite being part of enemy nations, were less targeted due to their larger population, cultural assimilation, and the perception that they posed less of a threat. This disparity highlighted deep-seated racial biases and fears prevalent in American society at the time.


Why did Japanese Americans generally Face more restrictions and Italian or German Americans during World War 2?

Japanese Americans faced more restrictions during World War II primarily due to wartime paranoia and racial prejudice following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The U.S. government viewed them as potential security threats, leading to the internment of around 120,000 individuals, two-thirds of whom were U.S. citizens. In contrast, Italian and German Americans, despite facing some scrutiny, were not subjected to the same level of systemic internment due to their larger numbers and more significant political and social connections in American society. This difference reflects underlying racial biases and the historical context of U.S.-Japan relations.


Were any groups of people from the US treated unfairly during world war 2?

Japanese Americans , Blacks , Hispanics, Women, German Americans, Italian Americans


Did president Eisenhower authorize the Japanese internment?

No. Ike was not president when the Japanese-Americans were interned: Franklin Roosevelt was, and he did authorize it. He also authorized interning German-Americans and Italian-Americans - many in Montana, and many in Texas. I do not know why we do not hear about these interned citizens.


What is 'Japanese' when translated from English to Italian?

"Japanese" in English is Giapponese in Italian.


Who was forced to live at the internment camp?

During World War II, Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated to internment camps in the United States. This included around 120,000 individuals, the majority of whom were U.S. citizens. The internment was a response to wartime hysteria and racial prejudice following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Other groups, such as some German and Italian Americans, also faced restrictions, but the scale of Japanese American internment was the most significant.