Flashcard on Japanese-American Internment

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What was the main reason for Japanese American internment during World War II?

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Japanese Americans were suspected of remaining loyal to Japan.

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How many internment camps were established for Japanese Americans during World War II?

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Ten camps were completed for Japanese American internment.

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Who was the U.S. President that signed the executive order for the internment of Japanese Americans?

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the executive order.

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What type of housing was primarily used in Japanese American internment camps?

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Tarpaper barracks were used as housing in the internment camps.

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What was the daily wage for adults working in the internment camps?

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Adults working in the camps earned a daily salary of $5.

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What was Executive Order 9066?

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Executive Order 9066 authorized the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

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What were the living conditions like in the internment camps?

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Living conditions were often cramped and inadequate, with limited privacy.

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What was the impact of internment on Japanese American families?

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Internment disrupted families, caused economic hardship, and led to loss of property.

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How did the U.S. government justify the internment of Japanese Americans?

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The government claimed it was a national security measure during wartime.

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What was the long-term effect of Japanese American internment on civil rights?

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The internment raised awareness about civil rights and led to future advocacy for justice.