Greg Robinson - By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans

The video features a history professor discussing their book on FDR and the internment of Japanese Americans. The book idea emerged from archival research on Roosevelt's early writings, revealing his views on Japanese immigrants. These views influenced his decision to sign Executive Order 9066 during WWII, leading to the internment of Japanese Americans. The professor highlights a gap in historical literature connecting Roosevelt's policies and Japanese American experiences, emphasizing the impact of racial beliefs on American history.

What prompted the professor to write about Franklin Roosevelt's writings?

• A suggestion from a colleague

• An invitation to write an article

• A personal interest in Roosevelt

• A request from the university

What was the professor's initial reaction to Roosevelt's views on Japanese immigrants?

• He was unaware of them

• He was shocked

• He was indifferent

• He agreed with them

What gap did the professor find in historical literature?

• Overemphasis on Roosevelt's domestic policies

• Insufficient data on World War II

• No connection between Roosevelt and Japanese Americans

• Lack of information on Roosevelt's presidency

How did the professor's research impact his career?

• It had no significant impact

• It evolved into a book and a career

• It resulted in a published article

• It led to a new teaching position

What belief did Roosevelt hold about Asians that influenced his policies?

• They were indifferent to American culture

• They were easily assimilable

• They were unassimilable

• They were superior to Americans

What was the outcome of Executive Order 9066?

• Japanese Americans were allowed to vote

• Japanese Americans were relocated to camps

• Japanese Americans were deported to Japan

• Japanese Americans were given citizenship

What was the professor's main focus in his book?

• Roosevelt's economic reforms

• Roosevelt's domestic policies

• Roosevelt's foreign policies

• Roosevelt's role in Japanese American internment