Civics - Japanese American Internment Documentary Flashcard

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Why were Japanese Americans placed in internment camps during World War II?

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Because they were suspected of espionage or disloyalty during a time of national emergency.

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Which U.S. government agency was responsible for implementing the internment of Japanese Americans?

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The War Relocation Authority (WRA)

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What constitutional rights were violated by the internment of Japanese Americans?

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Right to due process and equal protection under the law

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How did Japanese Americans feel about their treatment in the internment camps?

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Many felt betrayed and questioned their loyalty to the U.S. government.

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What was the impact of the internment camps on the families of Japanese Americans?

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Families were separated, lost property, and were forced to live in harsh, isolated conditions.

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What did the U.S. government do in the 1980s to address the injustice of Japanese American internment?

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Issued an apology and provided financial compensation to surviving internees.

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In the documentary, how do survivors describe the emotional impact of their internment experiences?

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They were left with deep feelings of anger, resentment, and trauma.

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What does the documentary suggest about the relationship between national security and civil liberties during times of war?

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There needs to be a balance between national security and the protection of individual rights, even during war.

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How did the U.S. government justify the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?

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It was based on the belief that Japanese Americans posed a threat to national security due to their ethnicity.

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What lesson does the documentary suggest we should learn from the internment of Japanese Americans?

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That fear and prejudice can lead to violations of civil rights, and vigilance is needed to protect individual freedoms.