Asian American

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for all Americans and minority groups.
During this period of American history, America was one of the most modern countries in the world but still facing economic turmoil. The Great Depression put most people out of work and made big businesses hit an all time low. Americans from every walk of life were affected by this terrible event. But the event that brought the United States out of the Depression could not really be considered a blessing.
December 7, 1941 was a day that changed the course of history and would plunge all Americans into war when a huge surprise attack was staged on the US Pacific Fleet by the Empire of Japan. Almost overnight the country was united in its stance against the countries of Germany and Japan. The government put huge amounts of money into the economy and Americans found it very easy for them to grab opportunities in factories and the armed forces. Although most Americans of this generation had been more successful than their predecessors they ...

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