Causes of Japanese Internment - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the complex reasons behind the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. It highlights the fear of a 'fifth column' influenced by tactics used in the Spanish Civil War, and the role of groups like the Black Dragons. The video also explores the alliances between Japanese nationalists and black groups in America, and the impact of incidents like Niihau on public perception. While acknowledging racism, it suggests that fear and paranoia also played significant roles.

What does the term 'fifth column' refer to in the context of the video?

• A military strategy involving five columns of soldiers

• A group of internal supporters aiding an external enemy

• A type of propaganda used during the Spanish Civil War

• A secret alliance between Germany and Japan

Who were the Black Dragons mentioned in the video?

• A Japanese nationalist group aiming to unite non-white groups

• A group of American spies during World War II

• A secret society in Europe

• A faction of the American military

What was the Pacific Movement's role in America according to the video?

• Organizing protests against the war

• Providing military and aviation training

• Establishing trade routes with Japan

• Spreading propaganda in favor of Japan

What was the Niihau incident?

• A diplomatic meeting between Japan and the US

• An American military exercise in Hawaii

• A Japanese pilot crash-landing in Hawaii and receiving help from local Japanese Americans

• A Japanese attack on a Hawaiian island

What factors contributed to the internment of Japanese Americans according to the video?

• Fear of espionage and internal betrayal

• Pressure from European allies

• Economic competition and jealousy

• Desire to assimilate Japanese culture