World War II and Japanese American Internment

The video explores how U.S. participation in WWII transformed American society. It discusses the mobilization efforts that ended the Great Depression, the role of women and minorities in the workforce, and the military draft. The video also covers the internment of Japanese Americans and the legal case of Korematsu v. United States. The conclusion encourages students to subscribe for more educational content.

What event marked the end of American isolation in World War II?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invasion of Normandy

• The fall of Berlin

How did World War II affect U.S. federal spending?

• It remained the same

• It was cut in half

• It increased by 1000%

• It decreased by 50%

What role did women play in the U.S. workforce during World War II?

• They were discouraged from working

• They were not allowed to work

• They took on industrial jobs

• They only worked in agriculture

What was the Double V Campaign?

• A campaign for victory in the war and against racism

• A campaign for victory in the Pacific and Atlantic

• A campaign for victory in Europe and Asia

• A campaign for victory in the air and sea

Which group of pilots was recognized for their combat missions during World War II?

• The Tuskegee Airmen

• The Blue Angels

• The Red Tails

• The Flying Tigers

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1940?

• To increase agricultural production

• To end the draft

• To initiate the first peacetime draft

• To reduce military spending

What was Executive Order 9066?

• An order to increase federal spending

• An order to draft women into the military

• An order to intern Japanese Americans

• An order to end the war

Who was Fred Korematsu?

• A politician who supported the New Deal

• A leader of the Double V Campaign

• A Japanese American who challenged internment

• A general in World War II

What was the outcome of Korematsu v. United States?

• The internment was ended immediately

• The case was dismissed

• The internment was upheld as constitutional

• The internment was ruled unconstitutional

What did the U.S. government do in 1988 regarding Japanese American internment?

• They increased internment camps

• They ignored the issue

• They formally apologized and offered reparations

• They denied any wrongdoing