Question

Why did FDR intern tens of thousands of Japanese and Japanese-Americans during the war?

Answer 1

A matter of national security

Explanation:

America was paralyzed with fear after the Pearl Harbor attack and feared Japanese spies could be among them. So FDR sent many Japanese citizens into relatively inhuman concentration camps. Camps were terrible to live in some people hung themselves. The concentration of Japanese was later deemed unconstitutional and families received compensation in cash. Despite the discrimination many Japanese signed up for the U.S military, to fight against their homeland, many won medals for their valiant actions.