The Japanese Internment :: history

The japanese InternmentDuring World War II, Canada was at war with Germany and Italy. Canada was fleck to cheer the lifestyle that its citizens had become accustomed to. The soldiers in WW II gave their lives for the skinny of their great nation. Canada was also facing a major brat in the Pacific. The threat was the powerful nation of Japan. To that point in time Japan was the strongest military force that the world had ever seen. The Nipponese government was strongly influenced by military leaders who were in favor of an expansion of Nipponese power in the Pacific through military means. Japan had been sweep through such strong military forces as China, Australia and Britain (Hong Kong). Japan was a major threat in World War Two to a lot of countries. Then when japan bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack against the Americans. The Canadian government had to move quickly to protect its borders. The Canadian government decided that it was best that the Japanese be move inl and away from the coast. This was done for two main reasons, one to sustain pick outing and sabotage and secondly to protect the Japanese from anti-Asian violence. This decision was not only for the good of the country but also for the good of the Japanese people. The government made the right decision for the matter at hand. It is square that the Canadian Government noted that no Japanese in Canada has been venture of or linked to, an act of sabotage or espionage. Also in a RCMP investigation, the Japanese in Canada were not considered a real threat but the assessment was conducted before the country of Japan was officially in World War Two. These reports would be affirm been outdated as the ideas and beliefs of the Japanese could have changed once Japan was at war with the world. People changed their views during times of change. As Japan officially entered W.W.II many passions of the people may have changed. The Canadian Government was faced with the treat of this possible c hange. If the Japanese were to roam eject during this time, what is to say that a small group of loyal Japanese could not have started a subversive group? The Japanese government could have also paid some of the Japaneses in Canada substantial amounts of money to spy for them. Although many Japanese living in Canada would be patriotic to Canadian cause, there would be some that would align themselves with Japan, which could be seen as a potential threat to Canada.