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1) During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
This is another research blog - please remember to upload to turnitin! GREAT job on your dioramas!
1) During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
2) Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
3) Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the
rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
4) Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
5) The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
4) Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
5) The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
William Reis
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4/5/14
Ms.Noce
1) During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
The American-Japanese were removed from their homes because of the attack of Pearl Harbor. The attack of Pearl Harbor was when the Japanese attacked the Pearl Harbor located at Hawaii, killing many military service mens and many innocents. This attack triggered the United States to join the World War II together with the Allied Forces and creating a huge hate feeling towards Japanese because Japan and the U.S. were in total peace at that time. German-Americans weren't removed from their home because they never attacked the United States, they weren't looking for war with the U.S. Germany only fought with the United States in the second World War because Germany was Allied with the Japanese.
2) Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
Not being able to find a lot of information for this specific question, but from a website that i read it seems like a portion of Americans felt bad and another portion of Americans didn't care at all. That part of Americans that felt bad for the Japanese-Americans, they realized that the Government were taking the Japanese-American’s freedom away really for nothing! On the other, there were Americans that felt happy that Japanese-American were taken away from their neighborhood, with this being said, it was when the racism towards the Japanese in the United States started to happen.
3) Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
One interesting news paper from 1942 that i found was published on may 23rd 1942. The title for this article was: “Instruction to all persons of JAPANESE Ancestry Living on the Following Area” This whole article was filled with steps that Japanese-American had to be done. From reading the article, it looked like this piece was published in the state of California because there are places in the article which are being mentioned are located in California, its telling the Japanese that lives on those specific are exactly what to do. It tells the Japanese what you could and could not bring items from your home to the camp. It also give the Japanese date, times and location for registering themselves so they’re able to move on to these internment camps, locations like, San Jose College or 4th and San Carlos St.
4) Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
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Letter to the three young mans standing by the barbed wire. It must be hard to stand by those dangerous wires and just looking out into the freedom that is just steps away. Its even harder to think about how completely innocent you guys are! You three young mans has absolutely nothing to do with the Japanese bombing Pearl Harbor! You guys were born in the United States. You guys have the citizenship for the U.S. and not from Japan! It might be hard for you young mans to understand the whole situation or even exactly why you guys are being locked up, but i can guarantee you that in the end something good will happen to you and all the Japanese locked in these prisons, justice will serve for all! The Government and the Military are breaking the United States Constitutions! At the end, all i have to say is to keep your mind in state of positiveness and pray for the best.
Sincerely: William Reis.
5) The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
After researching this specific battalion, it was a battalion that gave the Japanese opportunity to fight for their country instead of living in the internment camps. These Japanese were to prove or to keep their American Citizenship strong. This specific Battalion fought France, Italy and the notorious Nazis during the World War II. By the looks of it, it looked the Japanese-American did a stunning job during the war, General Mark W. Clark says: “...I had the honor to command the men of the 442nd Combat Team. You fought magnificently in the field of battle and wrote brilliant chapters in the military history of our country” (www.442.org) At the end, the United State Government were surprised to see how much the Japanese-American showed pride to their country, most of the soldiers were awarded with medals and battle honors at the end when they returned to America on July 3, 1946.
WORK CITED:
"442nd REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM." 442nd Regimental Combat Team Historical Society. Web. 03 Apr. 2014. .
"Scalia Warns US Internment Camps Could Happen Again." The Gateway Pundit. Web. 05 Apr. 2014. .
"U.S. Prisoners of War and Civilian American Citizens Captured and Interned by Japan in World War II: The Issue of Compensation by Japan." U.S. Prisoners of War and Civilian American Citizens Captured and Interned by Japan in World War II: The Issue of Compensation by Japan. Web. 03 Apr. 2014. .
"WWII Homefront: Anti-Japanese." WWII Homefront: Anti-Japanese. Web. 03 Apr. 2014. .
Samantha Foster
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Ms. Noce
4-5-15
Japanese Internment Camps
1.During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
Japanese Americans were removed from their homes and daily lives because they were seen as a threat to the US. There was already racism and prejudice against Japanese Americans and the bombing of Pearl Harbor made things worse for these people. There was also a number of German and Italian Americans that were interned in the US but this number remained relatively small. In an article that I read, the US government understood that German Americans were not Nazi supporters and it was easy to tell the difference between Italian Americans and those who supported Mussolini. However, it was difficult for the US government to differentiate Japanese Americans from Imperial Japan.
2.Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
Many non-Japanese Americans did not question the government’s decision to place all Japanese-Americans in internment camps and had accepted it understandingly. However, there were exceptions such as Dolores Silvia, a woman born in Sacramento in 1924, who had grown up in a neighborhood consisting of mostly Japanese-Americans. When the time came for many of her Japanese-American classmates to leave for the internment camps, she along with other non-Japanese American classmates shed tears because they thought their friends were being treated in unfairly.
3.Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
I found a notice called “Instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry living in the following area” published on April 1, 1942 in San Francisco. It states that all Japanese Americans living within a certain area must be evacuated by 12 noon on April 7 1942. It then provides a list of steps for Japanese Americans to follow. I think the rationale for interning Japanese Americans is that since Japan were the ones who bombed Pearl Harbor, many people felt like Japanese Americans couldn’t be trusted. The government wanted to keep an eye on them which they thought they could do best by putting them in internment camps.
4.I found a picture of three boys looking beyond the barbed wire of their internment camp. In my letter I will pretend that one of them is a close friend of mine whom I’ve grown up with. Since I couldn’t find his actual name, he will just be called John.
ReplyDeleteDear, John
How have you been? I hope that you are doing better than I am right now. Things are so quiet and deserted looking back home its quite unnerving actually. Many houses have been evacuated and some of them were even vandalized! It gives the neighborhood a sort of run down and eerie look which I completely detest. School hasn't been much fun either. How could it be when most of its students are at internment camps? It gets quite lonesome out here and each day I find myself more bored than the last. I still don’t understand why our government insists that all Japanese-Americans be put into internment camps. It is a topic that infuriates me to no end. I am free to do as I please out here yet you are forced to move into an internment camp that is most likely limiting your freedom. John, you are just as American as me and all the other non-Japanese Americans and I strongly believe that you should have the same rights as we do. I could write on forever but for now, this letter must remain short. Hopefully this war will be over soon so we can see each other again. Send your parents my regards!
Your friend always,
Samantha.
5.The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
Just as question five stated, the 442nd battalion was composed of Americans of Japanese descent that fought in WW2 for the US. It was hard for Japanese Americans to be drafted for war considering the hostility against them because of the Pearl Harbor incident. In a quote I found, it shows how committed these Japanese-Americans were to serve the US. The quote goes like this. “Hawaii is our home; the United States our country. We know but one loyalty and that is to the Stars and Stripes. We wish to do our part as loyal Americans in every way possible, and we hereby offer ourselves for whatever service you may see fit to use us.”( goforbroke.org). the 442nd with such bravery and courage in Italy and France that they were given a substantial amount battle honors and medals.
Works cited:
Pbs.org (n.d.) Civil Rights Japanese Americans accessed April 5, 2014 from http://www.pbs.org/thewar/at_home_civil_rights_japanese_american.htm
Goforbroke.org(n.d.) 442nd REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM accessed April 5, 2014 fromhttp://www.goforbroke.org/history/history_historical_veterans_442nd.asp
calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu(n.d.) Relocation and Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II accessed April 5, 2014 from http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/jarda/historical-context.html
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Ms. Noce
1. During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
The reason why the Japanese had been removed from their homes and not the Germans was because the Japanese had attacked the United States land and innocent citizens were killed. Even though we were fighting with the Germans they didn’t attack the United States land. The Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor which was full of people resulting in the death of about 2,400 Americans. America didn’t do anything to the Japanese for them to attack America, because of the bombing the U.S. government and citizens felt insecure with the Japanese around.
2. Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
There were plenty of Americans who were very happy with the government’s decision and then there were a few who thought it was cruel for the Japanese Americans to be evacuated from their homes. No one had protested with what the government was doing because they knew that even though it’s not the Japanese-Americans fault it was for their own safety. When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor the Americans started seeing them differently like if every single one of them was a terrorists and hatred brought upon them. There was still some Americans who saw Japanese-Americans as family but the majority seen them as a threat.
3. Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
There is a newspaper article published in February 26, 1942 titled: “GET ‘EM OUT!”. This article basically explains how the Americans where being soft after what the Japanese has done and the whole point of the article is to encourage the Americans to be harsh on the Japanese-Americans. For example there is a sentence that Sais “so long as we permit alien enemies to remain in our midst we are playing with fire”. This sentence explains that the Japanese-Americans are a threat and as long as their free America is risking themselves. This article states very clearly that the Japanese-Americans should be removed because of their actions.
4. Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
ReplyDeleteThe picture that I found displays a woman holding her child who looks very depressed.
Dear Friend,
I know that you are going through a tough situation which I think is very cruel for the Americans to be doing such a thing. You don’t deserve being removed from your home because u did nothing wrong. You Japanese-Americans deserve your rights just as any other American because you are a citizen born in America. It’s very sad to see something like this happen to you when you are very innocent and have nothing to do with the bombing. I wish I could be able to help you but as much as I want to there is nothing I can do but to help you think positive. I know it’s tough but you have to hang in there and wait until the situation with Japan gets better. In the meantime you got to keep your head up and stay strong, soon this will all be over. I wish you luck my friend and hope everything gets better.
Sincerely, your friend
5. The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
The 44snd combat team was mostly made up of American who had Japanese decent and the main point of this was to show that the Japanese-Americans are worthy of their citizenship. This showed that they were willing to help America even if it meant dying in war. The 442nd had fought in Italy and France to fight off the Germans. The United States was honored at how the 442nd battalions fought in World War 2 and were much appreciated. The 442nd battalion showed their loyalty towards America and was pretty successful.
Work cited: the442.org/ 09-20-12/ 442nd regimental combat team historical society
Differenttogether.wordpress.com/ reminders of Japanese internment/ by: atticusfinch16/ 4-27-12
depts.washington.edu/ west Seattle herald/ by: Luke Colasurdo/ 2004-2014
pbs.org/ Japanese Americans/ by: WETA, Washington, DC and American Lives II Film Project/ 2007
Junior Fanfan
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1. During world war 2 why were the Japanese- Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German- Americans? We were at war with both countries- so why the removal if the Japanese?
They removed the Japanese Americans because the Japanese bombed the Pearl Harbor and they thought that the Japanese living in with them where either spies or trying to plan another attack. They sent the Japanese to concentration camps. They also had many rules for these Japanese. They couldn't leave the local area between the time of 6 p.m and 8 a.m. They didn't put the Germans in concentration camps because the Germans didn't do something worse than bomb one of their headquarters.
2. Research and describe how non- Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their headquarters?
Even non-Japanese Americans were put in some type of concentration camp because their were non- Japanese Americans and Japanese people having relationships and having babies. They were also married to them. The campers also thought it had something to do with race and basically president Roosevelt didn't really trust anyone that was living in the country.
3. Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question. the newspaper article that i used was the San Francisco it was saying that basically would keep the Japanese in concentration camps until the war was over. They did this because they didn't feel safe that while their soldiers are at war with Germany and Japan that the Japanese living within them could strike an attack to either take over or kill the president. They also built them separate places to live and a little civilization southwest of Sierra Nevada they didn't even trust them after the war was over.
4. ) Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
Dear son goku,
I see in the picture that you are scared and it looks like your trying figure out where you're going to stay. MY thoughts about what is going in is I know you yourself didn't plan the bombing of Pearl Harbor but your people did and everyone has to be punished for their actions. We have to think of the people in America that are now afraid of the Japanese people living among them. We have to think of the safety of the others and put you guys into concentration camps. I feel Safer walking to school, and being able to play with my friends outside without the Fear of a bomb coming down and killing us all.
Sincerely Junior
5) The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
The 442 battalion was kind of an elite group of Japanese Americans soldiers. They have them a chance to fight so that they would have to stay in concentration camps. They fought against France, Italy, and Germany. They won every single battle that they fought. General Mark W Clark was honored to be the general of that group because those man made him proud. It also should that they were proud Americans even while their families were in concentration camps.
Work cited:
http://www.sfmuseum.org/war/evactxt.html
http://www.goforbroke.org/history/history_historical_veterans_442nd.asp
http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/27500450?uid=2460338175&uid=2460337855&uid=2&uid=4&uid=83&uid=63&sid=21103624848751
Stephanie Santiago
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IB History
Ms.Noce
Japanese Internment Camp
1. During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
Due to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese-Americans were removed from the Pacific coast and moved to relocation centers in many different places. They were removed because they were enemies with The US since they attacked them harshly. Since the attack, they were in bad terms so they decided to evacuate them from their homes. The German-Americans were not removed because they didn't attempt to attack the US even though they had conflicts together and issues that occurred before, they felt as though they weren't disrespected by them as they were by the Japanese.
2. Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
Non-Japanese Americans felt pity while others felt helpless. They mostly felt sympathetic because they couldn't do anything to help them since they weren't the ones making the decision. They thought that it was unfair and that they shouldn't have been treated like that.
3. Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
Article name: Native-Born Japs May Go Inland, Too BY: Fred Mullen
The article I researched was basically about how Japanese-Americans were evacuated from Japan because of the conflicts they had and how badly they affected the US.
4. Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
In the photo I found touching was a young boy who looked confused and scared at the same time.
Dear Little Boy,
I feel so much pity for him, It breaks my heart to see such a young child with such emotions of confusion and fear, I can just imagine how he's feeling inside. It must be so hard to be so young and not no a thing thats going on because you don't understand. I feel really, really bad because he's so young and has his whole life ahead of him that he has yet to live. And for him to suffer at such a young age is not fair at all. I feel lucky enough to have been brought up in such a more modern time period where fairness and equality is most important.
- Sincerely, Stephanie S.
5. The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese Americans soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion - what were they responsible for?
ReplyDeleteThe 442nd had a motto they lived by which was "Go for Broke" which meant risking everything on one great effort to win big. This motto was invented by Nisei soldiers which originally come from Hawaii. They were also called "Buddhaheads". In 1943, a war occurred due to differences between islanders and mainlanders because of where they grew up. Buddhaheads reacted which such tension during the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Sources:
- http://expelledgermans.org/germaninternment.htm
- http://smmry.com/8880407065#&SM_LENGTH=7
- https://depts.washington.edu/civilr/images/Seattle%20Star/star_2-18-42_nativebornmustgo.jpg
- https://www.google.com/search?q=googlecom&rlz=1C5ACMJ_enUS519US519&espv=210&es_sm=91&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=9XxBU7OCMJOrsATq6YHgCg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=595#q=japanese+americans+being+evacuated&spell=1&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=jb9k4_ZdbW9zbM%253A%3Bkx5IWHiEFdi3GM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.english.illinois.edu%252Fmaps%252Fpoets%252Fg_l%252Fhaiku%252Fimages%252F08.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.english.illinois.edu%252Fmaps%252Fpoets%252Fg_l%252Fhaiku%252Fphoto.htm%3B531%3B351
- http://www.goforbroke.org/history/history_historical_veterans_442nd.asp
Germairy Roman
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4/6/14
1) During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
The Japanese-Americans were removed from their homes and daily lives during WWII because of the bombing on Pearl Harbor. America had to keep an eye on the Japanese-Americans because they thought they might pull something again. The reason for not removing the German-Americans from their homes and daily lives is because American was able to understand that German-American weren't Nazi supporters. America had to remove all of the Japanese-Americans because it was difficult for the American government to tell the difference between Japanese-Americans and imperial Japan.
2) Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
I think that non-Japanese Americans felt sympathy for the Japanese when they were relocated to internment camps. The Japanese were taken away from their homes and taken of their freedom. They knew they weren't able to do anything about the situation but they thought it was unfair. I wasn't able to find much information on this question.
3) Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
A newspaper I found was called the Seattle Star. The article I researched from the Seattle Star was called "Alien Restrictions Tightened" and it was published on January 2, 1942. The article reported that the restrictions for the Japanese were increasing. The Japanese were getting striped away from their freedom and were being treated unfair. From looking at the title of the article, I see that the Japanese were called aliens which means that since they're from a foreign country they weren't treated equally.
4) Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
Dear Mochida Family,
I am very sorry for everything that is happening to your family right now. Nobody should go through this torture and injustice. It is unsettling to know that your family along with other Japanese-Americans are being held against their will and I am here free. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you guys to go through this. You did nothing to deserve this kind of treatment and I am very against it. The children in your family should be allowed to get an education just like I am able to. I hope you acquire your freedom soon. I wish for nothing but the best for your family and the rest of the Japanese-Americans in this predicament.
Sincerely,
Germairy Roman
5) The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
Japanese American soldiers that fought in WWII stated that they were fighting two wars which were the Germans in Europe and the prejudice they were facing in America. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was the most decorated unit in the entire history of the U.S. Military which means that they were given the most honors. From the 14,000 men that served in the military, 9,486 Purple Hearts and 21 medals of honor were earned.
Works Cited
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/jarda/historical-context.html
https://depts.washington.edu/civilr/news_seattle_star.htm
http://www.goforbroke.org/history/history_historical_veterans_442nd.asp
Victor Harris
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Ms.Noce
I.B History 11
1. During WW2 why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans. We were at war with both countries-so why the removal of the Japanese?
-During the World War Two, the Japanese-Americans was removed because Japan had declared war on American and also bombed Pearl Harbour. The U.S didn't know who to trust so this was the result by removing every Japan-Amercans to feel safe. I really didn't find information on why the U.S didn't take both Japan and Germans out, but I think the reason why because of the assault that happened in Pearl Harbour. I feel the U.S only reacted to who was the attacker, even though Germany wanted war with the U.S, Hitler had no attentions to battle head on.
2. Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from the neighborhoods.
-Well some non-Japanese Americans thought it was okay thought they were sent to camps because of what happened in Pearl Harbour. Most knew it was wrong because it wasn't right that ever Japanese person had to suffer. "The government made a mistake, and they apologized", but how much did that really mean to the people that were sent into the camps? The government and more people started to realize that the innocence shouldn't have been punished. "Japanese Americans persuaded congress to approve legislation providing an official apology and an additional payment of $20,000 to each surviving internee". This is how the government wanted to apologize to what they did and wrong by taking them out their neighborhoods and into camps.
3. Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
-My title of my newspaper article is called "Until We Meet Again". What this article was talking about getting rid of the Japanese was a good thing for the nation because the U.S was going to war. Then it also talks about after the war is over, it might not be the same under the conditions that are being made. It seems the article goes both ways though, because of the title "Until We Meet Again" as if the U.S knew something in the future might happen down the road, where the Americans and Japanese are on the same side once again.
4. Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in interment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is this person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue to go to school,etc ?
-Dear The Five Kids,
Hey, I'm sorry for what the United States is doing to yall. Me personally I don't agree and I feel awful that your getting kicked out your own homes and brought into camps. I feel as the government is a big hypocrite, because they wanted to save Jews out of camps, that were innocent and turn around and do it to you kids. You all are human beings too. You being locked up and not free isn't fair nor right. We all kids here, but your a little younger then me, and you be playing, laughing not suffering on what others did because your kids…you didn't know what was going on. All I'm saying is I'm terrible sorry and hope your parents fight for your freedom. What the government is doing is wrong and hope they know how it affects you. Again,sorry.
Your Amigo,
Victor
5. The 422nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War Two for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe the Battalion what were they responsible for ?
ReplyDelete- In the 442nd Battalion, in the Regimental Combat team; the majority was "American soldiers of Japanese Descents". This battle was mainly fought in Europe in the World War Two era, and the battalion role or as the questions says responsible for infantry. Infantry was basically an army that would fight on foot and was very high skilled in face-to-face combat. The reason why their were a lot of Japan people in the Battalion because most Japanese were already kept from the 298th and 299 infantry, so they just added to the total.
Work Cited:
Www.pbs.org/…/at-home-civil-rights-Japan
m.dictonary.com/definition/rationale
google.com/1942newspaperJapaneseAmericans
Www.History.navy.mil
Dimas A. Amezquita
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Ms. Noce
April 6, 2014
1. During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
- The reason for the Japanese-Americans being removed from their homes was because of Japan bombing Pearl Harbor. After the bombing in Pearl Harbor, the U.S. really did not like what the Japanese did and wanted to get revenge by entering World War 2 with the Allied Forces. The bombing also created hatred towards Japanese people because the U.S. and Japan were in peace and never had hatred towards each other in the past, but Japan crossed the line and the U.S. felt disrespected by the bombing. Also the U.S. seen the Japanese-Americans as a threat to their country and, the U.S. acted towards racism and prejudice against the Japanese-Americans. Another thing is that German-Americans were not being removed from their homes because Germany never attacked the U.S. like the way Japan did by bombing Pearl Harbor, Germany had no intentions of going to a war against the U.S. The only reason Germany fought the U.S. was because they were allies with Japan and they had an agreement of protecting each other during WW2.
2. Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
- There were some of non-Japanese Americans that felt really bad for the Japanese-Americans being removed from their neighborhoods because they felt that their freedom was taken away from the U.S. government, just because Japan bombed Pearl Harbor even though the Japanese-Americans did not take any part of the bombing. One example of how non-Japanese Americans felt during that time was a woman named Dolores Silvia that was born in Sacramento, which she grown up in a neighborhood of mostly Japanese-Americans. When she was at school and it was the time when her Japanese-American classmates was leaving for the internment camps, herself and other non-Japanese American classmates felt sad and cried because they seen how their classmates or friends were not being treated fairly. Then there were some non-Japanese Americans that really did not care about the Japanese-Americans and felt really happy about the U.S. government taken away all of the Japanese-Americans from their neighborhoods, but it was mostly those people that believed on what the U.S. government was saying about them being a threat to the U.S. and there were racism or prejudice towards the Japanese in the U.S. during that time.
3. Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
- There was a newspaper article that was interesting, published in May 23rd, 1942 that was called; “Instruction to all Persons of Japanese Ancestry of the Following Area.” This article had many different steps that the Japanese-Americans had to do in the U.S. By reading this article, it looked like it was mostly steps that were put on for the Japanese-Americans in the camps in California because there were different places that were mentioned in the article that was mostly located in California. This article tells the Japanese-Americans what items to bring and what items not to bring from their homes to the internment camps. Also, it gave the Japanese different dates, times and locations for registering themselves to be able to move on to the internment camps in different places for example, places in California like San Jose College or San Carlos St. I think the reason for the newspaper having this article written was because since Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, many non-Japanese Americans felt that all of the Japanese-Americans could not be trusted in the U.S., which they were considered a threat to the U.S. So the governments kept their eyes open in all times by sending the Japanese-Americans in the internment camps so they would not do anything suspicious.
4. Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
ReplyDelete- The picture that I found of Japanese-Americans in the internment camp was three young boys looking in front of a barbed wire; with one of them touching it and them three looking like they are questioning themselves of why they were put in the internment camp.
Dear, The Three Boys Looking at the Barbed Wire
I am very disappointed by the U.S. government sending yourselves, your families, and Japanese-Americans to the internment camps. I really do not agree with them that the Japanese-Americans are a threat to the U.S. it must be really hard to see the barbed wires in front of you three boys, knowing that the other side of the barbed wire is freedom and in the side that you are in were mostly looked by others as animals or a threat to the U.S. I really think you all are not animals or a threat to the U.S., you all just normal people that are trying to live that American dream. Barbed wires are really pointy, so do not try to escape or play with them because the bared wires could hurt you and give you some bad cuts. Do not think of yourselves as the cause for the bombing of Pearl Harbor because I know you three and the other Japanese-Americans were not the blame of the bombing in Pearl Harbor. You guys are born in the U.S. and you are all American citizens’ not Japanese citizens, and it is not fair for the U.S. government to take away your freedom and not give you your constitution rights. I really want to get you guys free from the internment camps somehow, but I cannot, I probably will get arrested and be sent to jail. I do not know how old you guys are of understanding this situation, but just keep your head up high and I hope there will be something that will change this situation and send you guys, your families, and all of the Japanese-Americans to freedom. Just keep on believing.
Sincerely,
Dimas A.
5. The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
- The 442nd or the battalion of Japanese-American soldiers was an opportunity for them to fight for the U.S. military than living in the internment camps. The Japanese-American soldiers wanted to prove the U.S. that they were not a threat to the U.S. and that they will do anything to protect the U.S. from Japan because they knew that they were U.S. citizens not Japanese citizens, which made them realize that the U.S. is their country to protect. The battalion battled against France, Italy and the German Nazis during WW2. The Japanese-American soldiers did a good job of serving for the U.S. military, even a General from the U.S. named Mark W. Clark was very honored of commanding the men in 442nd Combat Team and felt that they did their jobs very well that made him and U.S. military very proud for their service. After the war, the U.S. government was really surprised to see the pride that the Japanese-Americans showed for the U.S. during WW2. It was really nice that the U.S. government was wrong all along about the Japanese-Americans being a threat to the U.S. that they awarded the Japanese-American troops with medals and battle honors to honor them for their services for the U.S. military. At the end, the troops returned to the U.S. on July 3, 1946 and they were respected by many non-Japanese Americans for their service in the military, and were no longer considered a threat to the U.S.
Works Cited:
ReplyDelete- PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 05 Apr. 2014.
- "Relocation and Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II." Calisphere. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2014.
- "Go For Broke National Education Center - Preserving the Legacy of the Japanese American Veterans of World War II." Go For Broke National Education Center - Preserving the Legacy of the Japanese American Veterans of World War II. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Apr. 2014.
- "World War II Homefront Era: 1940s: Internment of 120,000 Persons of Japanese Ancestry."Instructions for All Persons of Japanese Ancestry from the Western Defense Command and Forth Army Wartime Civil Control Administration. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2014.
- "U.S. Prisoners of War and Civilian American Citizens Captured and Interned by Japan in World War II: The Issue of Compensation by Japan." U.S. Prisoners of War and Civilian American Citizens Captured and Interned by Japan in World War II: The Issue of Compensation by Japan. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2014.
Jerilys Santiago
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Ms.Noce
#1) During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
- We were at war with Germany and Japan, but we only removed Japanese-Americans from their homes and daily lives. It can be assumed that the attack on Pearl Harbor is the reason for this. I claim this because President Roosevelt signed the Executive Order right after the attack. Also, it was because of this attack that America joined the Allies and was now a part of the Second World War. Since Japan and Germany were Allies, America also wanted to take the Germans down but they mainly focused on Japan.
#2) Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
- It can be assumed that non Japanese Americans felt more safe when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods. Japanese people were seen as a threat due to the attack on Pearl Harbor. They did not questioned the government’s decision because there is no information on rebellion against the government. Therefore, they knew that the government was doing what they thought was the best.
#3) Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
- The title of this article is “Get ’em out.” Basically this article is saying that if they keep the Japanese Americans they would not be safe. They are basically playing with fire. They need them out in order to be more secure. The Japanese people were a threat therefore, they needed to be OUT.
#4) Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
I found a picture of a little boy who seemed to be alone.
Dear little angel,
I feel so sad about what you are going through. You seem to be like three or four years old and it makes me sick that you have to leave your home just because of your race. You are Japanese but you are also American therefore, you have the same rights as the rest of us. I do not think it is fair that you are not free. I continue living my life while you are suffering more and more each day. I wish I could help you, but one thing is for sure… DO NOT LOSE HOPE. I know you are very young and do not understand, but my dear friend, “it may be stormy now.. but it won’t rain forever.” I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Much love,
Jerilys
#5) The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
- The 442nd battalion had a motto: “Go for the broke.” This motto meant going big to win big no matter what. They were very good and won many battles. They won many honors due to their efficiency.
Work cited :
"Go For Broke National Education Center - Preserving the Legacy of the Japanese American Veterans of World War II." Go For Broke National Education Center - Preserving the Legacy of the Japanese American Veterans of World War II. 03 Apr. 2014.
Relocation and Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II." Calisphere. 04 Apr. 2014
Dinia Clairveaux
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IB History
4/6/14
Japanese Internment Camps
1.) During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
During WWII the reason why the Japanese were removed from their homes and daily life and not the Germans was because of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack of Pearl Harbor was the attack placed by the Japanese on the US base in Hawaii on December 1st 1941. Because on this the Us went and placed all of it Japanese citizens in internment camps to protect the nation from any further attacks from the Japanese. They had no knowledge of who would be conspiring with Japan so they place all of the Japanese in camps. They didn't place the German citizens in camps because the Germans hadn't at the time placed any attack on the United States. The only reason they got into alterations was because of the Japanese and German alliance.
2.)Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
The non-Japanese Americans reaction to this is as you can say divided. Some of the American, an non-American citizen saw that the government was doing this for the best to the people. And others felt that the United States did an injustice. They took away innocent people’s rights and placed them in internment camps where they had to face some very inhumane experiences.
3.) Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
In the newspaper article that I'd researched JAPANESE ALIENS BEING PAMPERED SENATOR CHARGES talks about how the Japanese Americans were being "pampered" so the U.S. wants to put an end to it by giving the army control over the Japanese relocation camps. Most of these camps consisted of only non Japanese Americans who the the army thought were dangerous to the United States.
4.)Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
ReplyDeleteThis letter is to the little Japanese boy standing by the wiring talking to a soldier,
Dear little boy you many be too young to understand the events that had taking place, that had cause you to end up in this undefinable place. I am truly sorry that you had to spend part of your childhood in a internment camp. I wouldn't even wished this on my worse enemy. You are brave to still be able to smile when you are imprisoned in a camp, where all your freedom is limited and you are forbidden to leave. One could only imagine the hardships that you had to face. Yet you still can smile. You are by far one of the strongest little boys I have seem. If I was place inn yu situation I don't know honestly what would I have done. Being held against my will and all. Your situation just made me realize how it is a privilege to go to school and lie in the era that I live in now. Young man you are an inspiration.
Sincerely, D. Clairveaux
5.) The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
The 442nd Regimental Combat team was created during the month of March on the 23 of the year 1943. This team consisted of Americans and Japanese Americans. At first the Japanese Americans were confused to why they Americans needed their help when they were viewed as the enemy due to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Many of them refused to join but some wanted to show their loyalty to America and joined the team. The team contained about 1400 Japanese Americans and white soldiers. Due to their contributions to the war they were praised for their glorious efforts by General Mark W. Clark. And they were homered for.their efforts.
sources
"442nd Regimental Combat Team." Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2014.
"442nd REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM." 442nd Regimental Combat Team Historical Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2014.
"Japanese Americans." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 05 Apr. 2014.
Executive order 9066 packet
1. During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
ReplyDeleteDuring World War 2 the Japanese-Americans were removed from their homes and daily lives but the Germans weren’t because yes, Germany and America were/had been in war but Germany never ever damaged America like Japan damaged America; “8 battlesips,3 light cruisers, 3 destroyers, 4 other naval vessels were either sunk or damaged.” 2,403 Americans were murdered by Japanese people. This is why the Japanese-Americans were removed from their homes and daily lives unlike the German-Americans; the Japanese people nearly destroyed America and Americans had to keep their citizens safe by kicking the Japanese-Americans out.
2. Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
There were over 110,000 Japanese people living in America. In 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt organized an internment of Japanese-American people, the Executive Order 9066. With that being said, when the Japanese-Americans got kicked out the non-Japanese Americans felt this was justice for America. However, some felt that this action was unjustified. Some felt this was justice because of the attack on Pearl Harbor and some Americans felt the Japanese people had an advantage for defeating America if they had any Japanese people in America. Some non-Japanese people this was unjustified because not all of the Japanese people were involved with the Pearl Harbor so they should be able to stay in America.
3. Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
The article that I found was Civilian Exclusion Order No. 27 it was written on April 30, 1942 written by Lieutenant General, U.S army J. L. DeWitt. It was written in San Francisco, California. It stated that on May 7, 1942 from and after 12 o’clock all of the Japanese people doesn’t matter if their alien or non-alien were to be excluded. It was also required for the one Japanese person in each family to arrive at to 530 Eighteenth Street, Oakland, California on May 1, 1942 between the times 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. According to this article any Japanese person who disobeyed these requirements would “be liable to the criminal penalties provided by Public Law No. 503, 77th congress.” This law allowed the troops to punish any Japanese person who violates the restrictions or the orders that were given. The punishment that they would receive was “immediate apprehension and internment.”
4. Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
ReplyDeleteThe photo that was very touching for me was called “The Internment Experience” This was very touching for me because there is a little boy sitting on a bunch of suit cases waiting for his parents so they can be internment to Owens Valley. This little Japanese-American boy’s life was over. He was going to miss out in school and miss out on having a normal childhood.
Dear Japanese-American child,
Hey sweetie, I don’t want to say I know what you feel because I have never been though what you have been though but what I can say is I feel really sorry for you. I don’t know how it feels like to be locked up like you do. What I’m going to say to you is keep your head up and never give up, that’s what my mommy always tell me. You can never give up because if you do the evil men are going to win and you can’t let that happen. It’s not fair to be locked up at such a young age when you wasn’t even born when the attack on the Pearl Harbor happened so why should you pay for it? You have to grow up and be a smart little boy to take care of your mommy and daddy.
Sincerely,
Madelis Mejia
P.S.
YOU CAN DO IT! YOU HAVE TO STAND UP FOR YOUR SELF LITTLE ONE.
5. The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
The Americans were questioning the Japanese-Americans because some felt that they just wanted to come to America to get to know the county or gather information to plan another attack on America. However, according to the Japanese-American people the Americans were completely got the wrong impression. The Japanese-American people wanted to show their loyalty by fighting for the American military. They fought in war against Germany, Italy, and France. As a result, America knew that the Japanese-Americans were loyal and let them stay in America.
WORK CITED
• “The Internment Experience” http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/active_learning/explorations/japanese_internment/internment_experience.cfm
• “Civilian Exclusion Order No. 27” http://www.du.edu/behindbarbedwire/ceo_27-01.gif
• “Japanese Americans” http://www.pbs.org/thewar/at_home_civil_rights_japanese_american.htm
• “442nd Regimental Combat Team” http://www.goforbroke.org/history/history_historical_veterans_442nd.asp
Dianna Colon
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Ms.Noce
April 6, 2014
1. During WW11 why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries – so why the removal of the Japanese?
- There were many reasons as to why Japanese-Americans were moved out of their homes and into camps but not the German-Americans. There was one specific reason as to why this decision was made. The reason Japanese-Americans were removed was said to be because of war agitation, race discrimination, and the lack of political leadership. The Japanese-Americans were said to be ignorant, which caused people to be mad and fear Japan.
2. Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
- According to the research I found, there were some Americans who objected to the way the government was treating Japanese-Americans. Then again, most of the Americans approved or were between caring and not caring about the way the Japanese-Americans were being treated.
3. Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese-Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
- I found an article that was published on February 14, 1942 titled “Young Japanese Americans.” This article basically stated that the news story encouraged the Argus to reject any good thought that they had towards Japanese Americans. This article stated that not all Japanese Americans were guilty but it also stated that if the Japanese were able to remain in the country, then it would bring harm to the history.
4. Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?
- The picture I found and chose was of a line of Japanese-Americans standing in front of many soldiers waiting to be put into a train.
Dear Japanese-Americans,
I am writing this letter as a way to show how awful I feel about the things you guys had to go through. It must be horrible to be taken out of your houses, put into camps, and in some situations be separated from your families. It makes me feel really grateful about the fact that I am with my family living in a good/nice house and being able to go to school and getting an education. I wish you guys were able to go through what I am going through. I am sorry that you guys are being treated so horrible. You guys should have faith and hope that some day you will be able to live the same way that I am living.
Sincerely,
Dianna Colon
5. The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
- The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was an armed force corps in the U.S. Army, which was made up of Japanese Americans. This battalion fought in France and Italy against Hitler’s Third Reich German Army during world war two. The goal of this battalion was to risk everything in order to win big. This battalion received a reputation for being an armed force and corps unit. The men in this battalion earned medals and battle honors.
Sources: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwii/ahf/mineta/background.htm
http://www.everyculture.com/multi/Ha-La/Japanese-Americans.html
http://depts.washington.edu/civilr/news_colasurdo.htm
http://www.bu.edu/globalbeat/jpg/japaneseinterntrainBig.jpg
http://www.the442.org/home.html
Naomie Bourdeau
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IB World History
April, 6, 2014
Japanese Internment Camps
1) During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
-Since the Japanese had attack on Pearl Harbor the U.S. saw that as a threat so they kicked them out and put them into relocation camps. The U.S. did not wanted to deal with any subsequent suspicious attacks later on. So they had guards to secure these camps, in which the Japanese had live in. They didn’t put the Germans into the camps because they were not a threat unto the Americans. They didn’t attack on us, so the U.S did not act upon them. The Germans didn’t show that great disrespect that the Japanese did. So that’s why the German-Americans were not put into Relocation camps.
2) Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
Majority of the non-Japanese Americans felt sympathy because they couldn’t do anything about it. They knew they were going to be living in terrible conditions. Some of them felt it was the right thing to do because they wanted their children to have safety. Also because of the attack on Pearl Harbor, some felt that they had deserved it.
3) Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
-According to this newspaper article “Enemy Aliens to be moved from coast areas”. The Japanese were the main target, because of what they did to the U.S. naval fleet in Pearl Harbor. So the rationale reason for putting the Japanese –Americans in relocation camps was because the U.S. didn’t want to have any more surprise attacks from them. Also the citizens of the United States was very apprehensive of the next generation of the Japanese ancestry would become spies for the government of Japan. So it was fear that made the U.S. kick the Japanese-American into relocation camps. They were very strict, on the freedom these Japanese –Americans had. They were limited to much stuff.
4) Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?-
ReplyDelete-In this photo that I found, I saw a young boy being taken away from his mother.
Dear, Young Boy
I can’t imagine how you feel right now. It must be very hard for you to be separated from your family because of the Executive Order that was passed. I know your situation is bad at this moment, and you may or not understand why this is happening to you. I just want you to know that, it’s not your fault, you have done nothing wrong. Nobody deserves to be treated like that, regardless of you country’s actions. It’s not morally right. You should be living happily with your family as a kid. I have so much sympathy for you my cups are overflowing. All I can do is hope for the best, that everything will be better. In all honesty you don’t merit the pain and suffering. I feel terrible that I have the right to continue my life but you can’t, and it’s not fair. Keep your head up and never give up on life.
Best, Naomie
5) The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
This battalion happened in the beginning of 1944, in Europe. This team was consisted of Americans that had a descendent of Japanese. This team was made numerous months after the Japanese outbreak on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. This was just an opportunity for the Nisei’s to fight to regain their right to fight for their country. This battalion was for the loyalty of Japanese American to fight for their country and responsibility of serving in infantry.
Work Cited
http://www.janm.org/press/release/52/
http://www.pbs.org/childofcamp/history/index.html?PHPSESSID=032e01e0d9275e2e1d447e604074cc9c
Erick Volquez
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Ms.Noce
1. I believe that the only reason why there was Japanese-American’s removed from their homes and not the German-Americans were simply because Germany really kept the war In Europe while Japan decided to attack our military Base Pearl Harbor. It was more of a Central American idea. Yes we were at war with both countries but I think that the Americans decided to remove the Japanese because they had attack (directly attacked) the military base of Pearl Harbor. When I say central I think of it as them thinking it was ok since they were there and German’s hadn’t attacked U.S land, they decided to go after the Japanese.
2. Non-Japanese were many; many other cultures but from my research I found a couple of articles talking about the different ideas that they had. I found more information about people feeling good about them being removed because of Japan’s idea to attack Pearl Harbor but I did find a couple of articles that did describe non-Americans feeling pity for them. I believe that from everything I read, these non-Americans might have been frightened like the Germans since Germany was at war with the U.S, I think that they could have been on the alert that they could have been next but Germany hadn’t done anything like Japan did.
3. The article found in the internet was called “Japanese-American Relocation” and it could be found at http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocation
4. This little girl is waiting for her parents while they finish packing everything up. Hey, your name isn’t found from my research but from this picture taken I could see your sadness. Maybe you’re sad because you see everyone is sad and you don’t understand why but I would tell you why. Sometimes when your country decided to try to be strong, others like you who live in this country have to pay a future for them. I know you’re locked up and can’t have a normal childhood now since Japan decided to bomb our countries military base Pearl Harbor but honestly don’t fear. Living free where I could wake up when I want, eat what I want and do what I want is the life that was given to me but it sucks when it’s not your fault and you have to pay for it. My parents can’t know I wrote this to you so I’ll try to be brief but hope you’re strong and understand one day that people like me here in the free side understands your pain, your people’s pain and cares about you. You’ll understand one day but now stay strong.
ReplyDelete5. The 442nd combat team of the united states of American army was a fighting unit composed of Japanese-Americans who were directed to fight in WW2. Even if some of their families were captive and removed from their homes after the bombing of Pearl Harbor for “Homeland security”, they still had to serve the United States. These soldiers were one of the most prepared soldiers which later led to them getting the nickname of “Purple Heart Battalion” because of their dedication in fighting in the Euro-centric war of WW2.
WORK CITED:
• Vintage Photos." : Russell Lee. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2014.
• "Japanese-American Relocation." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2014.
ESSAY
ReplyDelete1. During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
German and Italian-Americans were indeed removed from their homes as well as Japanese-Americans, but the US “targeted” Japanese-Americans because the Germans/Italians never did any direct damage to the United States, unlike the Japanese who deliberately attacked Pearl Harbor. Some argue that detainment was higher in the mainland due to reasons derived from racism in the west coast.
2. Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
Apparently, people in Rural areas, coworkers and economical competitors disliked the Japanese and did not trust them, so it would make sense that they were glad that they were being punished after their nation attacked the USA. Quoting Henry McLemore from Hearst newspapers: “Personally, I hate the Japanese. And that goes for all of them”
It seems most Americans, from the west coast at least, were happy the Japanese were taken away because of the damage their country did to the Glorious Land of Democracy and Freedom[sarcasm].
3. Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
From Telegram Tribune, the title is: “ENEMY ALIENS TO BE MOVED FROM COAST AREAS” written on January 30th 1942.
I could not read the image, but the web article contains the information of the newspaper. The rationale is a sense of distrust, cynicism and panic. The Americans thought that since Pearl Harbor was a sneak attack, the Japanese must have also planned something with their compatriots living on American soil and therefore, would create chaos within the USA to weaken and finally defeat it. In other words: conspiracies got into Roosevelt’s head and the congress panicked.
4. Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc.?-
ReplyDelete5. The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion – what were they responsible for?
They were known as the “purple heart battalion” after the War because of the valor demonstrated during the European war. While their families were being interned for “security reasons”, these same “treacherous aliens” were valiantly fighting in Europe for the country that was detaining their kind.
SOURCES:
http://history.stackexchange.com/questions/8131/why-were-there-no-internment-camps-for-german-american-citizens-in-usa-during-ww
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/jarda/historical-context.html
https://pollways.bangordailynews.com/2011/12/29/national/government-public-opinion-research-and-the-japanese-american-internment/
http://www.ihr.org/jhr/v02/v02p-45_Weber.html
http://sloblogs.thetribunenews.com/slovault/files/2012/02/1942-01-30-internment.jpg
Mu Ying Yu
ReplyDeleteIB World History 11
Ms. Noce
April 6, 2014
Japanese Internment Camps
1. During WWII why were the Japanese-Americans removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans? We were at war with both countries - so why the removal of the Japanese?
-- During WWII the Japanese-Americans were removed from their homes and daily lives but not the German-Americans because of the Pearl Harbor attack. The attack took place in Hawaii and this attack had killed many innocents. After the attack, the US put the Japanese-Americans to internment camps because they want to protect the nation and they do not know who plot the attack with Japan. So the most safe way is to put them in camps and watch over them. The German-Americans didn’t remove them because they had not initiate any attack to the US yet.
2. Research and describe how non-Japanese Americans felt when the Japanese disappeared from their neighborhoods.
-- Some of the non-Japanese Americans may felt safe because the Japanese were removed and divided from their daily lives. Japanese attack the Pearl Harbor had left a nightmare to the Americans. But on the other hand, they may felt unfair for the Japanese because they did not give any options for the Japanese and the government just put them to the internment camps without any notice. Which we can see that the Japanese had no rights.
3. Research a newspaper article from 1942 and interpret the rationale for interning Japanese Americans. Please include the title of your newspaper for this question.
-- U.S. PLANES RAIN BOMBS ON JAPAN’S BIG CITIES, this article talk about how the Americans had bombed Tokyo, the heart of the Japanese Empire. The US attack Tokyo after the attack of Pearl Harbor. The US not only bombing Tokyo but also other major cities in Japan. This attack had admit a heavy damage to Japan.
4. Go online and find photographs of Japanese Americans being evacuated and in internment camps. Find a picture that you find touching/moving. Who is the person in the picture? Write a letter to him/her in the camp. What thoughts and feelings would you like to convey about their situation? How do you feel about them being locked up while you are free to continue living where you do, continue going to school, etc?
ReplyDelete-- This letter is to the two little Japanese boy sitting on top of the luggage piled in kindergarten.
Dear boys,
I feel so sad for you guys because you were just two little innocent kids that know nothing about what happened. You guys had only came to this world few years. You guys should had a better life and should experience the beauty of life. But instead you guys are suffering. Don’t cry little boy. You needed to accept what is happening to you now since you can do nothing to changed. Crying would not make your life better but learn how accept might get you moving on. You guys are Japanese Americans, you should had the same rights as the other American citizens. The kindergarten room you guys in should full of toys and other fun staffs but not full of luggages. You might not understand now but you will understand later on in your life and the experience might taught you a lesson about persist. Please do not lose hope but hope one day there will be a miracle.
Sincerely,
Mu Ying
5. The 442nd was a battalion of Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II for the US while relatives were interned. Research and describe this battalion - what were they responsible for?
-- The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was a unit of all Japanese Americans. Japanese Americans were refused to join the team because they do not want to betray their own country. And the US also put Japanese Americans to internment camps because of the attack of Pearl Harbor and seem the Japanese Americans as enemy. On one hand you put them in camps and other hand wanted them to fight for you. But anyway there still lots of Japanese Americans join and because of their contributions and efforts they returned home.
Work Cited:
--http://expelledgermans.org/germaninternment.htm
--http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat18/sub119/item631.html
--http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/us_navy_pages/aircraft_carriers/hornet_cv_8/newspaper_articles/13_syracuse_herald.jpg
--http://framework.latimes.com/2012/02/19/executive-order-9066-japanese-american-internment-in-world-war-ii/#/8
--http://www.goforbroke.org/history/history_historical_veterans_442nd.asp