Desert Exile Comprehension Questions

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What is the main struggle faced by the Uchida family at the Tanforan Assembly Center?

Back

They have to live in horse stalls without privacy or basic comforts.

Front

True or False: The Uchida family was given prior warning before being forced to leave their home and community.

Back

True

Front

What happened to Yoshiko’s father during the internment process?

Back

He is arrested by the FBI and labeled a 'potential enemy alien.'

Front

What was the main reason for the relocation of Yoshiko Uchida's family to internment camps?

Back

They were Japanese Americans, and Executive Order 9066 required their relocation.

Front

What does the term 'relocation' imply in the context of internment camps?

Back

It masks the idea of forced imprisonment and deprivation.

Front

What was Executive Order 9066?

Back

A directive that authorized the relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps during World War II.

Front

What does the term 'internment camp' refer to?

Back

A facility where individuals are detained, often without trial, typically during wartime.

Front

How did the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II affect their communities?

Back

It led to the loss of homes, businesses, and community ties.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'enemy alien' in the context of Japanese American internment?

Back

It was used to label Japanese Americans as potential threats to national security.

Front

What psychological impacts did internment have on Japanese American families?

Back

It caused trauma, loss of identity, and feelings of isolation and shame.