US-Japan Relations and Immigration Policies

Mrs. Moore discusses the US's initial isolationism during World War I and the pivotal event of the Pearl Harbor attack by Japan, which led to US involvement in World War II. The video explores the reasons behind Japan's attack, linking it to the 1924 Immigration Quota Act, which restricted Japanese immigration. Students are tasked with reflecting on these historical events and their implications through a series of questions.

What was the initial stance of the US during World War I?

• Alliance with Japan

• Aggressive involvement

• Neutrality

• Isolationism

What significant event led to the US entering World War II?

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Poland

On what date did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

• June 6, 1944

• August 15, 1945

• December 7, 1941

• November 11, 1918

What was the purpose of the Immigration Quota Act of 1924?

• To restrict immigration from Eastern and Southern Europe

• To eliminate all immigration restrictions

• To increase immigration from Asia

• To promote immigration from Africa

Which groups were denied immigration under the 1924 Act?

• Indians, Chinese, and Japanese

• Australians, New Zealanders, and South Africans

• Canadians, Mexicans, and Brazilians

• Germans, Italians, and Russians

How did the Japan Times describe the US Senate's action on the Immigration Quota Act?

• An economic agreement

• A cultural exchange

• A declaration of war

• A gesture of friendship

What was the reaction of the Japanese to the Immigration Quota Act?

• Approval

• Shock and humiliation

• Celebration

• Indifference

Why might California workers have opposed Japanese immigration in the 1920s?

• Fear of job competition

• Desire for cultural diversity

• Support for Japanese businesses

• Interest in Japanese culture

What connection is suggested between the Immigration Quota Act and the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Direct military alliance

• Cultural exchange program

• Economic partnership

• Long-standing resentment

What is the main question students are asked to consider regarding the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

• What were the economic impacts of the attack?

• Why did the US attack Japan?

• How did the US respond to the attack?