Questions and Answers
Who signed Executive Order 9066?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was Executive Order 9066?
When was Executive Order 9066 issued?
February 19th, 1942
Executive Order 9066 affected states on the West coast, such as ______.
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What was a significant outcome of Executive Order 9066?
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Study Notes
Executive Order 9066 Overview
- Issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II.
- Enacted as a response to the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
Key Dates
- Executive Order 9066 was signed on February 19, 1942.
Geographic Impact
- Primarily affected the West Coast of the United States.
- Specifically targeted areas in California, Arizona, and Nevada.
Significance and Consequences
- Mandated the internment of all Japanese Americans, regardless of citizenship, as a national security measure.
- Designated the West Coast as a military zone, impacting the rights and freedoms of Japanese Americans.
- Enabled the deportation of Japanese Americans, declaring them "enemies of the state."
- Contributed to long-lasting implications on civil liberties and the treatment of specific ethnic groups during wartime.
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