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What was the primary reason for the boys' encounter with the policeman?
What was the primary reason for the boys' encounter with the policeman?
- They wanted to report an incident of racial discrimination
- They were seeking help with their labor shortage
- They needed directions to a certain store (correct)
- They were looking for a restaurant to eat at
How did the waitress respond to the boys when they entered the restaurant?
How did the waitress respond to the boys when they entered the restaurant?
- She requested to see their identification
- She turned her back on them and said they don't serve Japs (correct)
- She asked them to leave the restaurant immediately
- She offered them a special menu for Japanese Americans
What was the outcome of the boys' encounter with the policeman?
What was the outcome of the boys' encounter with the policeman?
- The policeman apologized and showed them to the store (correct)
- The policeman arrested them for being Japanese Americans
- The policeman ignored them and walked away
- The policeman asked them to leave the area
What did the boys experience in the town, according to the writer?
What did the boys experience in the town, according to the writer?
What did the writer believe would happen after the war?
What did the writer believe would happen after the war?
What was the consequence of the labor shortage for Japanese Americans?
What was the consequence of the labor shortage for Japanese Americans?
Why did the boy return to the camp?
Why did the boy return to the camp?
What was the writer's attitude towards the racial discrimination experienced by Japanese Americans?
What was the writer's attitude towards the racial discrimination experienced by Japanese Americans?
Study Notes
Racial Discrimination during World War II
- Japanese Americans faced racial discrimination in the US during World War II, as shown by a waitress who refused to serve them at a restaurant.
- They also faced hostility from law enforcement, with a policeman initially refusing to assist them, citing racial bias.
Labor Shortage and Internment
- Japanese Americans were relocated to camps during World War II, where they were forced to work long hours to address labor shortages.
- They were not kept out of internment camps against their wishes, but were instead forcibly relocated to these camps.
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Description
A letter excerpt from a Japanese American who was relocated during WWII, highlighting their challenges during that time.
