What does the meaning of the word condemnation mean as it is used in the story I am an American ?

The act of expressing strong disapproval.

The act of expressing love for the enemy.

The act of expressing hate for your enemy.

What is author Jerry Stanley's point of view of what happened to Japanese-American during World War II?

He felt Japanese-Americans were treated unfairly.

He felt the U.S, government did the right thing to Japanese-Americans.

Although he felt bad for Japanese-Americans he felt internment was necessary.

He felt Japanese Internment camps were nice places to live.

Where were most Japanese Internment camps located?

In places far away from cities like in the desert.

In large cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.

In cities near the ocean like Seattle and San Diego.

All the camps were located in the state of Utah.

What U.S. president signed executive order number 9066 that sent Japanese-Americans to internment camps?

President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

What happened to 4,000 Japanese-Americans when they tried to move to the state of Nevada?

They were turned away by armed men at the border between Nevada and California.

They were welcomed by the government and people of Nevada.

They were arrested and sent to prison.

They were allowed to move into and live in the city of Las Vegas.

What signs appeared in the streets in some cities in the state of Utah?

"Only German and Italians are welcomed"

Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt sign executive order 9066 that sent Japanese-Americans to internment camps?

He was pressured by the military, media, and California hotheads.

He hated all people from Japan.

He was aware how dangerous the Japanese were.

He cared only about German-Americans and Italian-Americans.

Although they had no proof, what did the U.S. government say they believed the Japanese living in Hawaii do to help the Japanese Military attack Pearl Harbor?

That Japanese farmers planted their crops in the shapes of arrows that pointed towards Pearl Harbor.

That Japanese living in Hawaii sabotaged American Navy ships in Pearl Harbor.

That Japanese living in Hawaii sent reports to the Japanese Navy about when was a good time to attack.

That all Japanese living in Hawaii were spies of the Japanese government.

What was one reason radio broadcaster John Hughes gave for supporting Japanese internment?

He said, "90 percent or more of American-born Japanese are primarily loyal to Japan.

He said, "90 percent or more of American-born Japanese hate the U.S.

He said, "90 percent or more of American-born Japanese don't even speak English.

He said, "90 percent or more of American-born Japanese are spying for the Japanese Military.

Japanese-American tried many ways to show their patriotism for the U.S. Which one of the following was not one of them?

They gave all their money to the president.

They started raising money to buy bombs for attacking Tokyo.

They formed committees to assure no Japanese-Americans tried to aid Japan.

They sent a telegram to President Roosevelt pledging their full cooperation to the president and to the U.S.

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I Am An American: A True Story of Japanese Internment

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The author's purpose for writing the story "I am an American" was to...

entertain the reader.

inform the reader.

make the reader laugh.

tell the reader how to do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word demonstrations as it is used in the story, I am an American?

Activities in which people gather to show support for or feelings about something.

A place where people can show the things they want to sell.

An activity that people use to start a riot among other people.

An activity that groups use to cause hysteria among other people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which two things did Japanese-Americans do to prove they were loyal to the U.S.?

They sent money and information to the Japanese military.

They gave information to the U.S. military about German-Americans and Italian-Americans.

They waved American flags and bought war bonds.

Some left the country while others went into hiding places.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word internment as it is used in the story, I an am American?

Training for a new career or job.

Being placed in a prison-like location because of military reasons.

Being placed in a special home after losing your house.

A training place for the military.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What event during World War II caused the U.S. to get involved in the war.

The German Military attacked New York City.

German submarines destroyed American ships.

The Japanese Military attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii by surprise.

The Japanese Military attacked the west coast of the U.S.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the word sabotage mean as it is used in the story I am an American?

To spy against your enemy.

To declare a war against your enemy.

To attack your enemy by surprise.

To destroy or damage something for military advantage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the word patriotism mean as it is used in the story I am an American?

The act of showing support for one's enemy.

The act of showing loyalty to one's country.

The act of showing racism towards other races.

The act of showing one's hate to people of other religions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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I Am An American: A True Story of Japanese Internment

20 questions

The author's purpose for writing the story "I am an American" was to...

What is the meaning of the word demonstrations as it is used in the story, I am an American?

Which two things did Japanese-Americans do to prove they were loyal to the U.S.?

What is the meaning of the word internment as it is used in the story, I an am American?

What event during World War II caused the U.S. to get involved in the war.

What does the word sabotage mean as it is used in the story I am an American?

What does the word patriotism mean as it is used in the story I am an American?

What does the meaning of the word condemnation mean as it is used in the story I am an American?

What is author Jerry Stanley's point of view of what happened to Japanese-American during World War II?

Which country was not an enemy of the U.S. during World War II?

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