Asked by Thomas Scholtz on Jul 11, 2024
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Why did Executive Order 9066 not apply to persons of Japanese descent living in Hawaii?
A) In the wake of the U.S. Navy's defeat at Pearl Harbor, it was the Japanese that governed Hawaii.
B) The number of Japanese-Americans in Hawaii was so insignificant that the order seemed irrelevant.
C) Since nearly 40 percent of the population was of Japanese descent, the evacuation order would have been impractical.
D) Most persons of Japanese descent in Hawaii actually served in military units.
E) At the time, the federal government did not yet have such jurisdiction over its territorial possessions.
Executive Order 9066
A controversial United States presidential executive order signed during World War II that authorized the forced relocation and internment of thousands of Japanese Americans.
Japanese Descent
Individuals hailing from or having ancestry rooted in Japan, encompassing a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and national backgrounds, historically and in contemporary times.
Hawaii
A U.S. state located in the Pacific Ocean, comprised of islands, known for its diverse landscapes, warm tropical climate, and rich indigenous culture.
- Comprehend the judicial and social difficulties encountered by Asian-Americans and other minority groups during and post-World War II.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the judicial and social difficulties encountered by Asian-Americans and other minority groups during and post-World War II.
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