3 Letters: A Play In One Act

Front

What was the approximate number of Japanese Americans forced to leave their homes during World War II?

Back

Approximately 120,000.

Front

What significant characteristic did many of the Japanese Americans who were forced to leave have?

Back

Many were U.S. citizens.

Front

Describe the living conditions at the barracks where Japanese Americans were held during internment.

Back

The conditions were poor, with no privacy and issues with dust and heat.

Front

What prompted Yoshiko to talk to her daughter about their farm?

Back

Yoshiko's daughter asked about the farm.

Front

What happened to Harold Toshi according to Yoshiko?

Back

He was taken by MPs.

Front

Why did some Japanese Americans refuse the compensation offered by the American government?

Back

They felt it was not enough to compensate for their suffering.

Front

What does the term 'internment' refer to in the context of Japanese Americans during World War II?

Back

Internment refers to the forced relocation and confinement of Japanese Americans in camps.

Front

What was a common reason for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?

Back

Fear and suspicion following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Front

What role did the U.S. government play in the internment of Japanese Americans?

Back

The U.S. government ordered the internment through Executive Order 9066.

Front

How did the internment affect the lives of Japanese American families?

Back

It disrupted their lives, separated families, and caused economic hardship.