Question

What were the primary assumptions behind the signing of Executive Order 9066?

Answer 1

People of Japanese heritage, even if born in the United States, might have retained loyalty to Japan.

Answer 2

The primary assumption behind the signing of executive order 9066 was to prevent espionage as well as to protect Japanese-Americans form harm. At this time, there were many Americans who had strong anti-Japanese attitudes due to the attack on pearl harbor