The official history of The United States Army in World War II blamed relocation on
A)the "abysmal incompetence" of Roosevelt's advisors.
B)"formidable pressure" from west coast civilians.
C)the record of Japanese American sabotage and espionage.
D)rival factions within the United States Navy.

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The official history of The United States Army in World War II suggested that relocation was a result of "formidable pressure" from west coast civilians, who were fearful of Japanese sabotage and espionage after the attack on Pearl Harbor. While there was no evidence of widespread sabotage or espionage among Japanese Americans, the Army used their presence on the west coast as a justification for their forced removal and confinement in internment camps. The blame was not placed on Roosevelt's advisors, the record of Japanese American sabotage and espionage, or rival factions within the United States Navy.

The Official History of the United States Army in World