8 Questions
What was the primary reason for the boys' encounter with the policeman?
They needed directions to a certain store
How did the waitress respond to the boys when they entered the restaurant?
She turned her back on them and said they don't serve Japs
What was the outcome of the boys' encounter with the policeman?
The policeman apologized and showed them to the store
What did the boys experience in the town, according to the writer?
Unfriendliness and racial discrimination from some individuals
What did the writer believe would happen after the war?
There would be no racial discrimination and people would uphold democratic principles
What was the consequence of the labor shortage for Japanese Americans?
They had to work very long hours
Why did the boy return to the camp?
He was glad to return to the camp where there was no unfriendliness
What was the writer's attitude towards the racial discrimination experienced by Japanese Americans?
He was optimistic and believed that things would change after the war
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.
A letter excerpt from a Japanese American who was relocated during WWII, highlighting their challenges during that time.
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