What did the local public think about the Internment Camps? Where did they get their information?
The general public was unaware of the reality of the camps at the time. Generally, they received their information through the media. The War Relocation Authority promoted the camps as a pleasant experience. This can be referenced through the California Digital Library, Online Archives of California. See the California Heritage Collection, War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement 1942 – 1945, Container Listing Series 5: Heart Mountain Relocation Center. • How did this promote prejudice in our society? Prejudice is created through fear and misunderstanding. Categorizing a person by ethnicity rather than personal action is prejudice. • What responsibilities do government officials have? All people in authority have the responsibility to be truthful and fair. They must make decisions that promote human rights and honor the rights of the citizens. • What does it mean to be an American citizen? Human rights belong to all people all the time. The
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