Discuss the treatment of people of Japanese origin in two countries of the Americas during the Second World War.

Candidates will offer a considered and balanced review of the treatment of people of Japanese origin in any two countries of the Americas during the Second World War. Focus is limited to the time span of the war. Issues that may be discussed include the relocation of people of Japanese origin away from the coastal areas, usually to labour or internment camps. People of Japanese origin were subject to surveillance and racial prejudice supported by government propaganda despite little evidence they posed any threat. Homes, land and businesses were often confiscated and civil rights denied, and some countries banned Japanese texts and language. Candidates may point out that some countries of the region, such as Mexico, Argentina and Brazil did not engage in overtly hostile actions toward their populations of Japanese descent, in part due to dependence on their labour.