What were Japanese-Americans facing during World War II as a result of Executive Order 9066?

Japanese-Americans faced internment in camps as a direct result of Executive Order 9066, which was issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in February 1942. This order authorized the forced relocation and incarceration of around 120,000 Japanese-Americans, two-thirds of whom were U.S. citizens, primarily from the West Coast. The government claimed this was a security measure in response to fears of espionage and sabotage following the attack on Pearl Harbor, although there was little evidence to justify these actions. Camps were set up in remote areas and conditions were often harsh, leading to significant disruptions in the lives of those affected.

The other options reflect different scenarios that did not occur in the context of this order. Increased political rights were not granted to Japanese-Americans during this time; instead, their civil liberties were severely restricted. Resettlement in urban areas would imply a re-establishment of normal lives, which did not happen as the internment effectively disrupted their communities. Military recruitment opportunities were limited for Japanese-Americans at the outset, as they were often viewed with suspicion; however, over time some were allowed to serve in the military, but that occurred later and was not a result of the internment.