The History and Impact of Internment
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The History and Impact of Internment

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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?

  • Discrimination
  • Economic opportunity
  • Political or military reasons (correct)
  • Cultural influence
  • 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?

    <p>West Coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the growth of the Japanese population have on the West Coast?

    <p>Increased economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which years were Japanese Americans barred from entering the United States?

    <p>1924-1965</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the creation of Executive Order 9066?

    <p>The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of Americans were rarely interned during World War II?

    <p>German Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long, on average, were Japanese Americans detained in internment camps?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the living conditions like in the internment camps?

    <p>Overcrowded and lacking privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many awards did the all Japanese fighting unit receive by the end of the war?

    <p>Many</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the internment of Japanese Americans have on their lives?

    <p>They lost their homes and belongings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Ronald Reagan sign a bill granting reparations to surviving Japanese American internees?

    <p>1988</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an enduring relevance of Japanese American internment mentioned in the text?

    <p>Anti-Asian sentiments have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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