Japanese American Internment Insights

The video discusses the attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. It highlights the signing of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced relocation of over 120,000 Japanese Americans to internment camps like Manzanar. Personal stories reveal the harsh conditions and emotional impact of internment. The video also covers the annual pilgrimage to Manzanar, the eventual government apology, and the lessons learned to prevent future injustices.

What event led to the signing of Executive Order 9066?

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The end of World War II

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What was the primary purpose of the internment camps according to the federal government?

• To protect Japanese Americans

• To educate children

• To train soldiers

• To provide employment

Which internment camp is highlighted for its preservation and historical significance?

• Topaz

• Jerome

• Manzanar

• Tulare

How did Gary Yamamoto's parents manage to have some privacy on their wedding night?

• They moved to a different camp

• Their family temporarily moved to another barrack

• They were given a private room by the camp authorities

• They left the camp for a day

What was a major concern for Japanese Americans in the internment camps?

• Lack of privacy

• Lack of employment

• Lack of food

• Lack of education

What was the federal government's response to the internment of Japanese Americans in 1988?

• They built more internment camps

• They increased security measures

• They denied any wrongdoing

• They issued a formal apology and reparations

What was the amount of reparations given to surviving members of the internment camps?

• $40,000

• $10,000

• $20,000

• $30,000

What lesson is emphasized from the internment experience?

• The significance of civil rights and speaking out

• The need for economic growth

• The importance of military strength

• The value of cultural assimilation

What historical site serves as a reminder of the internment of Japanese Americans?

• Manzanar National Historic Site

• Pearl Harbor Memorial

• Ellis Island

• The Alamo

What event almost led America to repeat the same mistake as the internment of Japanese Americans?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The 9/11 attacks