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Japanese American Internment in World War II

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What event on December 7, 1941, led to the U.S. entering World War II?

Japanese naval and air forces attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

What was the reason behind the forced internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?

Fear and suspicion that they might side with Japan against the United States.

Which executive order signed by President Franklin Roosevelt authorized the exclusion of Japanese Americans from certain areas?

Executive Order 9066.

What did Japanese Americans have to do when ordered to register with the War Relocation Authority for 'evacuation'?

Families were told they could only bring what they could carry. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two main groups of people sent to Internment Camps during WWII?

Nisei and Issei Signup and view all the answers

What conditions did internees face in the camps?

Loss of freedom, shared single rooms, inadequate nutrition, education, and health care, harsh weather, mental and physical stresses, and isolation. Signup and view all the answers

What did the U.S. government do in 1943 regarding Japanese Americans in the camps?

Reversed exclusion from the draft and asked for volunteers to serve in the military. Signup and view all the answers

Which military unit did more than 800 Japanese American men volunteer for during WWII?

442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Korematsu v. United States, regarding the Executive Order 9066?

Supreme Court ruled in favor of the government, stating military necessity overruled civil rights. Signup and view all the answers

What did the U.S. government do in 1988 to address the Japanese American Internment during WWII?

Issued a formal apology and paid $20,000 to each surviving internee. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What event on December 7, 1941, led to the U.S. entering World War II?

What was the reason behind the forced internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?

Which executive order signed by President Franklin Roosevelt authorized the exclusion of Japanese Americans from certain areas?

What did Japanese Americans have to do when ordered to register with the War Relocation Authority for 'evacuation'?

Who were the two main groups of people sent to Internment Camps during WWII?

What conditions did internees face in the camps?

What did the U.S. government do in 1943 regarding Japanese Americans in the camps?

Which military unit did more than 800 Japanese American men volunteer for during WWII?

What was the outcome of Korematsu v. United States, regarding the Executive Order 9066?

What did the U.S. government do in 1988 to address the Japanese American Internment during WWII?

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