Which statement best describes the role of west coast newspapers in provoking fear of Japanese people in 1940s

A)The newspapers reported rumors about Japanese Americans being spies

B)The newspaper reported facts about the war with Japan in the pacific

C)The newspapers reported that Japanese Americans were taking over California

D)The newspapers reported that the US could not defend against Japan

The newspapers reported rumors about Japanese Americans being spies.

Explanation:

Newspapers recorded reports of fireballons, Japanese cars, and Japanese aircraft over the West Coast, as well as Japanese-Americans named Nisei and Issei becoming spies, in fear of an assault on the continental homeland. This contributed to the formation of a national protection army, as did most Americans who regarded the Issei and Nisei as spies and otherwise contributed to the US.