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What factors led to general public acceptance of Japanese internment?

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Public distrust of immigrants from an enemy nation

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After the Japanese attack on pearl harbor caused major damage to U.S. ships, and killed over 2,000 people, Americas public opinion turned against japan which was now an enemy nation. Causing public distrust of immigrants from an enemy nation. The government water to eliminate all conspirators. A few months later the president enacted the Executive Order 9066 that forced Japanese Americans to place in internment camps to guarantee U.S. national security.

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