Japanese American Internment - Unit 8

Multiple Choice

How did the attack on Pearl Harbor affect Japanese Americans living in the United States?

• They were immediately granted citizenship

• They faced increased acceptance and support

• They experienced widespread fear, racism, and suspicion

• They were sent back to Japan

Multiple Choice

Which describes Executive Order 9066?

• To create a draft lottery system for military service

• It officially brought the U.S. into World War II

• It forced Japanese-Americans into internment camps against their will

• It forced the repatriation of Mexican Americans to reduce job competition

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about public opinion regarding Japanese American internment in March 1942 is correct?

• Most Americans opposed the relocation of Japanese Americans

• Only 1% of Americans supported the relocation of non-citizens

• 59% supported relocating Japanese-American citizens

• Christian groups organized protests but did not provide any relief efforts

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. United States, and how did the U.S. government later acknowledge the injustice of Japanese American internment during World War II?

• It upheld the internment order and later provided compensation to survivors.

• It ended internment immediately and apologized to all affected.

• It declared internment unconstitutional and freed all internees.

• It ignored the issue until the 21st century.