fears and predjuduces that led to the internment of Japanese-Americans during world war ll
It looks as if what you need to do is learn how to conduct thorough and effective searches for yourself. That's what research is, and I'm sure that's what your teacher expects you to do -- conduct research. You are searching for information that is so specific that you have to be prepared for the possibility that none of it may be online. Or some may be, and some may not. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library.
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.
My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.
Learning to use Google or other search engines can save you time and help you learn to find information efficiently. Here are some websites that can teach you how:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/searchtips.html
http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/index.html
http://websearch.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&COB=home&PM=112_100_T
... and one to help you judge whether a particular website's information is worth your time:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/evaluate.html
Happy searching.
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The fears and prejudices that led to the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II can be traced back to a combination of factors. It is important to note that these fears and prejudices were not universally held, and many Americans opposed the internment. However, the following factors played a significant role:
1. Pearl Harbor Attack: On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack caused widespread shock and anger among Americans. The fear of further Japanese attacks on American soil was heightened, leading to a climate of suspicion and mistrust towards anyone of Japanese descent.
2. National Security Concerns: There were genuine concerns within the U.S. government about the potential for espionage and sabotage by Japanese Americans during wartime. Some feared that Japanese individuals or communities might be sympathetic to Japan and could engage in activities deemed harmful to national security. These concerns fueled anxieties and fueled support for internment.
3. Pre-existing Prejudices and Discrimination: Even prior to World War II, there were already long-standing prejudices and stereotypes against Asians, including Japanese Americans. This racism and discrimination made it easier for the government and the public to target and victimize this particular group of individuals during the war.
4. Political Pressure and Public Opinion: Some political leaders, especially those on the West Coast, where the majority of Japanese Americans lived, faced pressure from their constituents to take action against the Japanese American community. Public opinion, fueled by fear and wartime propaganda, played a significant role in creating an environment that supported the internment.
It is essential to recognize that these reasons were based on fears, prejudices, and erroneous assumptions, rather than concrete evidence of treason or disloyalty by Japanese Americans. The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II is now widely considered a grave injustice and a violation of civil liberties.