Japanese-American Internment during World War II

What event led to the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The signing of executive order 9066

• The formation of the War Relocation Authority

• The announcement of Japanese-American evacuees' return

What was the purpose of executive order 9066?

• To establish internment camps for Japanese-Americans

• To ban Asian immigrants from entering the country

• To designate areas from which any or all persons may be excluded

• To provide assistance for Japanese-Americans attempting to rebuild their lives

Where were the internment camps for Japanese-Americans mostly located?

• Eastern United States

• Southern United States

• Western United States

• Midwestern United States

What were the living conditions like in the internment camps?

• Spacious and comfortable

• Isolated and prone to harsh weather

• Luxurious and well-equipped

• Crowded and unsanitary

What did Japanese-Americans do to establish a sense of community in the internment camps?

• Created newspapers, schools, churches, and farms

• Engaged in protests and demonstrations

• Formed secret societies and organizations

• Attempted to escape from the camps

How many Japanese-Americans were sent to internment camps?

• 50,000

• 65,000

• 80,000

• 100,000

When did President Ronald Reagan sign the Civil Liberties Act?

• 1941

• 1960

• 1975

• 1988

An executive order can be made by _________.

• Congress

• the Supreme Court

• the President

• the Senate