-Why did the Japanese-American owner of this grocery store hang a poster that declared his nationality the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
A) He wanted to encourage further immigration to the United States from Japan.
B) He wanted to announce his enlistment in the U.S. Army to fight against Japan.
C) He wanted to bolster American support for confining those of Japanese origin to internment camps.
D) He wanted to fight back against the perception that he was a traitor to the United States.

Question

-Why did the Japanese-American owner of this grocery store hang a poster that declared his nationality the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
A) He wanted to encourage further immigration to the United States from Japan. 
B) He wanted to announce his enlistment in the U.S. Army to fight against Japan. 
C) He wanted to bolster American support for confining those of Japanese origin to internment camps. 
D) He wanted to fight back against the perception that he was a traitor to the United States.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Japanese-American owner likely hung the poster to assert his loyalty to the United States and combat widespread suspicion and discrimination against Japanese Americans following the attack on Pearl Harbor. This was a common reaction among Japanese Americans who faced increased scrutiny and suspicion from their fellow Americans.

-Why Did the Japanese-American Owner of This Grocery Store Hang