Japanese American Internment History

The video discusses the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII following the Pearl Harbor attack. It covers the issuance of Executive Order 9066, which led to the relocation of over 117,000 people of Japanese ancestry to internment camps. The video details the harsh conditions in these camps and the eventual investigation and reparations for survivors. It also provides resources for researching internment records.

What event led to the increased suspicion towards Japanese Americans during World War II?

• The invasion of Normandy

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

What was the main purpose of Executive Order 9066?

• To relocate Japanese Americans to internment camps

• To grant citizenship to Japanese immigrants

• To provide financial aid to Japanese Americans

• To enlist Japanese Americans in the military

Which areas were primarily affected by the internment of Japanese Americans?

• The Southern United States

• The West Coast of the United States

• The Midwest of the United States

• The East Coast of the United States

What percentage of those interned were U.S. citizens?

• Approximately 80%

• Approximately 40%

• Approximately 20%

• Approximately 62%

What were the living conditions like in the internment camps?

• Similar to military barracks

• Comparable to five-star hotels

• Basic and minimal

• Luxurious and comfortable

What was the outcome of President Carter's Commission on wartime relocation?

• It recommended the camps be reopened

• It found no evidence to justify the camps

• It suggested increasing the number of camps

• It justified the internment camps

How much compensation was authorized for each survivor of the internment camps?

• $10,000

• $25,000

• $15,000

• $20,000

Which President formally apologized for the internment camps?

• President George H. W. Bush

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

• President Ronald Reagan

• President Jimmy Carter

Which record group contains personal and descriptive information on individuals placed in internment camps?

• Record Group 389

• Record Group 499

• Record Group 210

• Record Group 60

What is the purpose of the Western Defense Command record group?

• To archive presidential speeches

• To list military personnel

• To provide information on assembly centers

• To document military strategies