Japanese American Internment in World War II

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

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

Executive Order 9066.

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

<p>Nisei and Issei</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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