Japanese American Internment History

The video discusses the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Executive Order 9066 led to the forced relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps, violating their constitutional rights. The video highlights the conditions in these camps, the loyalty tests imposed, and the legal battle led by Fred Korematsu. It also draws parallels to post-9/11 treatment of American Muslims and concludes with the eventual apology and reparations given to affected families.

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

• The D-Day invasion

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The bombing of Hiroshima

What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066?

• To grant Japanese Americans citizenship

• To deport Japanese Americans to Japan

• To provide Japanese Americans with new homes

• To intern Japanese Americans in camps

What was the main reason given for the internment of Japanese Americans?

• Cultural assimilation

• Political pressure from Japan

• National security concerns

• Economic benefits

Which constitutional amendment was violated by the internment of Japanese Americans?

• Nineteenth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

What activities were Japanese Americans encouraged to participate in while in internment camps?

• Owning businesses

• Traveling freely

• Playing sports and attending school

• Voting in elections

How many Japanese Americans were affected by the internment during World War II?

• 200,000

• 50,000

• 80,000

• 120,000

What was a key question in the loyalty test given to Japanese Americans?

• Would you support the Axis powers?

• Do you speak Japanese fluently?

• Would you be willing to serve in the U.S. military?

• Do you want to return to Japan?

Who was Fred Korematsu?

• A Japanese American who challenged the internment order

• A U.S. president during World War II

• A general in the U.S. Army

• A Japanese diplomat

What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the internment of Japanese Americans?

• It was a temporary measure

• It was unconstitutional

• It was justified during wartime

• It was a violation of international law

What did the U.S. government eventually do for the Japanese Americans who were interned?

• Offered them government jobs

• Granted them land

• Issued an apology and reparations

• Deported them to Japan