Question

japanese americans were held in internment camps during world war ii because they —
a disobeyed the state laws of california
b disagreed with president franklin roosevelt’s war strategy
c were labeled a threat to u.s. security
d were unwilling to serve in the u.s. military

Explanation:

During World War II, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, there was widespread fear and prejudice against Japanese Americans. The U.S. government, influenced by this fear, labeled them as a threat to national security, leading to their internment. Option A is incorrect as internment was not due to disobeying California state laws. Option B is wrong because disagreement with Roosevelt's war strategy was not the reason. Option D is also incorrect as many Japanese Americans did serve in the U.S. military.

Answer:

C. were labeled a threat to U.S. security