WWII Japanese American Relocation Experience
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Unfriendliness and racial discrimination from some individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the writer believe would happen after the war?

    <p>There would be no racial discrimination and people would uphold democratic principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the labor shortage for Japanese Americans?

    <p>They had to work very long hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the boy return to the camp?

    <p>He was glad to return to the camp where there was no unfriendliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the writer's attitude towards the racial discrimination experienced by Japanese Americans?

    <p>He was optimistic and believed that things would change after the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    A letter excerpt from a Japanese American who was relocated during WWII, highlighting their challenges during that time.

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