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During which time period were over 120,000 Japanese Americans interned in the United States?
During which time period were over 120,000 Japanese Americans interned in the United States?
- Before World War II
- During the Cold War
- During World War II (correct)
- After World War II
What is the main reason for internment?
What is the main reason for internment?
- Discrimination
- Economic opportunity
- Political or military reasons (correct)
- Cultural influence
Which group of people were interned by the Nazi government during World War II?
Which group of people were interned by the Nazi government during World War II?
- Political dissidents and immigrants
- Japanese Americans
- Jewish people (correct)
- South Africans
Where did many Japanese immigrants settle in the United States?
Where did many Japanese immigrants settle in the United States?
What impact did the growth of the Japanese population have on the West Coast?
What impact did the growth of the Japanese population have on the West Coast?
During which years were Japanese Americans barred from entering the United States?
During which years were Japanese Americans barred from entering the United States?
What event led to the creation of Executive Order 9066?
What event led to the creation of Executive Order 9066?
Which group of Americans were rarely interned during World War II?
Which group of Americans were rarely interned during World War II?
How long, on average, were Japanese Americans detained in internment camps?
How long, on average, were Japanese Americans detained in internment camps?
What were the living conditions like in the internment camps?
What were the living conditions like in the internment camps?
During World War II, many Japanese men joined the army and became part of America's all Japanese fighting unit. By the end of the war, this unit became the most decorated in the entire Army. True or False?
During World War II, many Japanese men joined the army and became part of America's all Japanese fighting unit. By the end of the war, this unit became the most decorated in the entire Army. True or False?
How many awards did the all Japanese fighting unit receive by the end of the war?
How many awards did the all Japanese fighting unit receive by the end of the war?
What impact did the internment of Japanese Americans have on their lives?
What impact did the internment of Japanese Americans have on their lives?
When did Ronald Reagan sign a bill granting reparations to surviving Japanese American internees?
When did Ronald Reagan sign a bill granting reparations to surviving Japanese American internees?
What is an enduring relevance of Japanese American internment mentioned in the text?
What is an enduring relevance of Japanese American internment mentioned in the text?
