Japanese Americans went through a lot throughout their lives in America. They have been mistreated and not offered many rights. They’ve had to work hard from the bottom to gain success. Many still struggle to achieve success today.
Japanese Americans started out as laborers that came from Japan and settled in Hawaii and the West Coast. They came too American in search for what almost all immigrants in America come for… a better life. Even though they started at out as laborers, throughout the years they’ve become successful by owning farms, restaurants, small businesses, etc. Some even persuaded congress to try to approve legislation providing an official apology towards the Japanese Americans.
` Since Japanese Americans were released from the internment camps after the war, the government provided them with money so they could start their lives again. Unfortunately, they didn’t provide enough money that could repair all the damages that had been done. In 1988, Japanese American citizens finally took control of the issues going on. They deserve equal rights just like every other American citizen. Being a minority is no excuse to be treated differently.
Going through many hardships in life and grant you a lot of knowledge that could help you succeed more in life. Being a minority is always difficult, but that doesn’t mean you can’t end up on top in the end. Even though the Japanese Americans have gone through a lot, they have managed to succeed in many great things today and will be continuing to achieve great things in the future.
Bibliography:
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/at_home_civil_rights_japanese_american.htm
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