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What geographic factor could explain why detainees from Latin America sent to Texas internment camps

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Most World War II internment camp prisoners in Texas came from Latin America. The state of Texas had 3 camps located in Seagoville, Kenedy and Crystal City. Detainees from Latin America were sent to these Texas internment camps because of good geography; Texas is located near Latin America.

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