What happened to the property and businesses of many Japanese Americans during the relocation process?
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Correct answer: They were often sold at a significant loss or abandoned and looted
Because internees were given very little time to pack and leave, they were forced to sell homes and businesses for pennies on the dollar. This resulted in a massive loss of wealth that affected the community for generations.
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