Individuals such as Takao Ozawa and Bhagat Singh Thing attempted to argue before the court that they were white because:
A. citizenship would only be granted to white immigrants and without citizenship they would not be guaranteed constitutional protections, access to the vote, or own property.
B. having come into the United States as refugees, they were excited by the prospects of being identified as American.
C. without being legally white, they were at risk of being deported or placed into work camps.
D. All are true

Both Takao Ozawa and Bhagat Singh Thind argued for recognition as white to secure U.S. citizenship and civil rights. Their cases highlighted the racial discrimination in citizenship laws at the time. Without citizenship, they were at risk of deportation and lack of rights. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

Both Takao Ozawa and Bhagat Singh Thind argued they were 'white' to secure U.S. citizenship and access constitutional rights, as citizenship was primarily reserved for white immigrants. Their cases highlighted the racial discrimination in citizenship laws and the consequences of being classified otherwise, such as deportation and lack of rights. Therefore, the best answer is A: citizenship would only be granted to white immigrants, and without citizenship, they were not guaranteed protections.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04