Ex Order and other issues

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What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066 signed by President Roosevelt?

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To provide aid to Japanese American communities

To declare war on Japan

To establish military zones in the West Coast

To recruit Japanese Americans for the military

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Who was the commander of the Western Defense Area responsible for issuing orders affecting Japanese Americans?

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What was the outcome of Fred Korematsu's appeal to the Supreme Court?

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His conviction was overturned

His conviction was upheld

He was deported to Japan

He was pardoned by President Roosevelt

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Which group of immigrants were also targeted by the U.S. government during World War II?

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Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of Operation Pastorius carried out by German U-Boats?

• To sabotage American electric plants

• To establish a spy ring in the United States

• To attack American merchant and military ships

• To gather intelligence on American military planes

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How did the U.S. government respond to the attacks by German U-Boats off the East and Gulf Coasts?

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Issued blackout restrictions

Evacuated coastal inhabitants

Imposed martial law

Enforced gas rationing

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What was the purpose of the Mexican Braceros program during World War II?

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To provide aid to Mexican American communities

To provide farm laborers for U.S. farms

To recruit Mexican immigrants for the military

To stem illegal migration from Mexico

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What was the controversy surrounding the Zoot Suit during World War II?

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What led to the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles in June 1943?

• An altercation between servicemen and zoot-suiters

• A conflict between Mexican Americans and African Americans

• A protest against the War Production Board

• A shortage of zoot suits

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What was the outcome of the attacks on Mexican Americans during the Zoot Suit Riots?

• The servicemen were arrested and prosecuted

• The attacks ended when the servicemen were prevented from leaving their barracks

• The attacks continued for several weeks

• The police intervened and stopped the attacks