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What was the primary reason for the government's fear of people of German, Italian, and Japanese descent after Pearl Harbor?
What was the primary reason for the government's fear of people of German, Italian, and Japanese descent after Pearl Harbor?
- They were suspected of being spies for the enemy.
- They were feared to resort to sabotage or other disloyal behavior to help the enemy. (correct)
- They were thought to be plotting a rebellion against the government.
- They were believed to have ties with terrorist organizations.
What restrictions were placed on Italians and Germans who had not completed the citizenship process?
What restrictions were placed on Italians and Germans who had not completed the citizenship process?
- They were required to carry identification cards and were restricted from certain areas. (correct)
- They were immediately deported back to their countries of origin.
- They were forbidden from holding any government jobs or positions.
- They were required to wear distinctive clothing to identify themselves.
What was the fate of thousands of Germans and Italians during the war?
What was the fate of thousands of Germans and Italians during the war?
- They were placed in prison camps. (correct)
- They were forcibly relocated to internment camps.
- They were stripped of their citizenship and property.
- They were deported back to their home countries.
Why did the government call for the mass evacuation of all Japanese Americans from Hawaii?
Why did the government call for the mass evacuation of all Japanese Americans from Hawaii?
What false rumors contributed to the prejudice against Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor?
What false rumors contributed to the prejudice against Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor?
How many Japanese Americans lived in the United States when the war began?
How many Japanese Americans lived in the United States when the war began?
What was the primary justification given by President Roosevelt for issuing Executive Order 9066?
What was the primary justification given by President Roosevelt for issuing Executive Order 9066?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II?
What was the primary reason for the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) pushing for compensation after World War II?
What was the primary reason for the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) pushing for compensation after World War II?
In the Korematsu v. United States case, what was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding Executive Order 9066?
In the Korematsu v. United States case, what was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding Executive Order 9066?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects Justice Frank Murphy's dissenting opinion in the Korematsu case?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects Justice Frank Murphy's dissenting opinion in the Korematsu case?
How was the Korematsu ruling later viewed by the Supreme Court?
How was the Korematsu ruling later viewed by the Supreme Court?
What was the amount of compensation initially authorized by Congress for Japanese Americans who were interned?
What was the amount of compensation initially authorized by Congress for Japanese Americans who were interned?
How did the JACL's quest for justice evolve after initially seeking compensation for lost property?
How did the JACL's quest for justice evolve after initially seeking compensation for lost property?
What was the amount of reparations eventually paid to each surviving Japanese American who was interned during World War II?
What was the amount of reparations eventually paid to each surviving Japanese American who was interned during World War II?
What was the purpose of the letter from President George Bush that accompanied the reparations payments to Japanese Americans?
What was the purpose of the letter from President George Bush that accompanied the reparations payments to Japanese Americans?
What was the primary concern of government officials towards people of German, Italian, and Japanese descent after Pearl Harbor?
What was the primary concern of government officials towards people of German, Italian, and Japanese descent after Pearl Harbor?
Why were Italians and Germans who had not yet completed the citizenship process labeled as 'enemy aliens'?
Why were Italians and Germans who had not yet completed the citizenship process labeled as 'enemy aliens'?
What led to the mass evacuation of all Japanese Americans from Hawaii in early 1942?
What led to the mass evacuation of all Japanese Americans from Hawaii in early 1942?
Why did thousands of Germans and Italians end up in prison camps during World War II?
Why did thousands of Germans and Italians end up in prison camps during World War II?
What instigated a wave of prejudice against Japanese Americans following Pearl Harbor?
What instigated a wave of prejudice against Japanese Americans following Pearl Harbor?
How did the sense of fear and uncertainty following Pearl Harbor impact Japanese Americans living on the West Coast?
How did the sense of fear and uncertainty following Pearl Harbor impact Japanese Americans living on the West Coast?
What was the main reason General Delos Emmons initially resisted the order to intern Japanese Americans in Hawaii?
What was the main reason General Delos Emmons initially resisted the order to intern Japanese Americans in Hawaii?
In the context of the text, who initially justified the internment of Japanese Americans based on national security concerns?
In the context of the text, who initially justified the internment of Japanese Americans based on national security concerns?
What was the significance of the number 1,444 in relation to the internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii?
What was the significance of the number 1,444 in relation to the internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii?
Why did families interned during World War II have to sell their belongings for less than their true value?
Why did families interned during World War II have to sell their belongings for less than their true value?
Which legal case is paralleled with the Korematsu decision in terms of being an example of court-sanctioned racism?
Which legal case is paralleled with the Korematsu decision in terms of being an example of court-sanctioned racism?
What was the primary reason cited by Fred Korematsu for challenging Executive Order 9066?
What was the primary reason cited by Fred Korematsu for challenging Executive Order 9066?
Which event led to Congress authorizing $38 million in reparations for Japanese Americans who were interned?
Which event led to Congress authorizing $38 million in reparations for Japanese Americans who were interned?
'Relocation centers' mentioned in the text are a euphemism for what?
'Relocation centers' mentioned in the text are a euphemism for what?
'We were quite sure that our rights as American citizens would not be violated.' This statement by Monica Itoi Sone reflects what common misconception among Japanese Americans?
'We were quite sure that our rights as American citizens would not be violated.' This statement by Monica Itoi Sone reflects what common misconception among Japanese Americans?
'Unbelievable' is used by Monica Itoi Sone when describing what aspect of the evacuation to Minidoka camp?
'Unbelievable' is used by Monica Itoi Sone when describing what aspect of the evacuation to Minidoka camp?
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