Discrimination in Canada During WW2 Flashcards
(11 cards)
Victim of prejudice Enemy Aliens: What was the nature of discrimination?
Enemy aliens were Japanese immigrants or immigrants in general
The discrimination was rooted in fear and prejudice, not in actual wrongdoing. Enemy aliens were victims of racial profiling, suspicion, and unfair treatment, often based only on where they or their ancestors came from—not on their actions or loyalties.
They also thought that they might be spies and commit sabotage
Victim of prejudice = pro-Nazi political parties: What was the nature of discrimination?
Some were put in jail or sent to camps, even without doing a crime.
They were watched by the police all the time.
Their political groups were banned, and their leaders were arrested. banned as well as the communist party
People were mean to them, and they could lose their jobs or homes.
Even family members or friends could be treated badly just for knowing them.
Victim of prejudice—religious groups What was the nature of discrimination?
ewish people were especially targeted. In Nazi Germany, they were blamed for problems and forced out of schools, jobs, and homes.
Many were taken to concentration camps, where millions were killed just for being Jewish. This terrible event is called the Holocaust.
In other countries, some minority religious groups were watched closely, treated with suspicion, or not allowed to practice their religion freely.
People from smaller or unfamiliar religions were sometimes bullied, left out, or insulted.
Prejudice definition
Prejudice means treating someone unfairly just because of something about them—like their skin color, religion, where they’re from, or what they believe—without really knowing them.
It’s like judging a book by its cover, and it can lead to people being left out, bullied, or treated badly, even if they didn’t do anything wrong.
What is pacifism?
Pacifism is the belief that violence and war are wrong and that people should try to solve problems peacefully.
Victim of prejudice Black Canadians What was the nature of discrimination?
Not allowed to fight in the war, many anti-Asian parties and anti-Black small fascist parties.
Black Canadians were treated unfairly during World War II. They were often not allowed to join the army at first, and if they did, they were given less important jobs. They also faced racism in schools, work, and daily life, just because of their skin color.
Victim of prejudice Jewish Refugees from Europe What was the nature of discrimination?
- Fear and Prejudice: Many Canadians feared that refugees, especially Jewish people, might bring problems or be associated with the enemy. There was a lot of racism and anti-Semitism (prejudice against Jewish people) at the time.
- Strict Immigration Rules: Canada had strict immigration laws and limited the number of refugees allowed into the country. Despite the terrible dangers in Europe, many Jewish refugees were turned away at Canada’s borders, leaving them with no place to go.
- The St. Louis Incident: One of the most famous examples was the MS St. Louis ship in 1939, which carried more than 900 Jewish refugees. When the ship tried to dock in Canada, they were denied entry, and the refugees were forced to return to Europe, where many of them later died in the Holocaust.
In what sense was Canada’s immigration policy restrictive?
Because certain groups were preferred as immigrants, such as Jewish and American, while others were discouraged.
Canada’s immigration policy was restrictive because it didn’t allow everyone to come to Canada, especially during certain times like before and during World War II. Here’s how:
How was it restrictive?
- Limited Who Could Enter: Canada mainly let in people from Europe and some other countries, but people of certain races or backgrounds were not welcomed. For example, Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis had a hard time getting in, and Chinese and South Asian immigrants faced unfair laws that made it hard for them to come.
- Racist and Unfair Rules: The government created rules that made it harder for some people to immigrate based on their ethnicity (what they looked like or where they came from), not just if they had the skills or money to help Canada.
In 1938, what change did the Canadian League of Nations Society seek from Prime Minister King?
To expect Jewish refugees based on immigration grounds but in circumstances.
In 1938, the Canadian League of Nations Society asked Prime Minister King to let more Jewish refugees into Canada, especially those fleeing the Nazis in Europe. They wanted Canada to show more kindness and open its doors to people escaping the dangers of the Holocaust.
Unfortunately, Prime Minister King did not make the changes they asked for, and Canada still had strict immigration rules that kept many refugees out.
In 1988, what compensation was the survivor of each internee given?
They were paid for interment and were given 21,000 to each survivor to the Japanese as a sorry.
