The concepts prevalent in both the Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese Americans Incarceration Camps are:
1. Racial discrimination:
- Both the Chinese Exclusion Act and the incarceration of Japanese Americans were rooted in racial discrimination. The Chinese Exclusion Act, passed in 1882, specifically targeted Chinese immigrants, limiting their entry into the United States based on their race. Similarly, during World War II, Japanese Americans were unjustly incarcerated in camps solely due to their Japanese ancestry, reflecting racial discrimination.
2. Prevention of injustice:
- While both historical events were characterized by injustice, they did not focus on preventing injustice. Instead, they perpetuated systemic injustices against specific racial or ethnic groups. The Chinese Exclusion Act and the Japanese American incarceration camps represent instances where injustice was committed rather than prevented.
In conclusion, the prevalent concepts in both the Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese Americans Incarceration Camps were racial discrimination and the perpetuation of injustice rather than the promotion of diversity or respect for civil liberties.
