Japanese American Internment Quiz

What was the practical effect of Executive Order 9066?

• Japanese Americans were forced from their homes into internment camps.

• Japanese Americans were forced into military service.

• Japanese Americans were forced from their homes back to Japan.

• Japanese Americans were forced into certain areas along the West Coast.

What did Japanese Americans have to sell before being relocated?

• Homes

• Furnishings

• Businesses

• All of the above

Which part of the country were Japanese Americans forced from during WWII?

• The Northeastern U.S.

• The East Coast

• The Southern U.S.

• The West Coast

What were the living conditions like in the camps?

• Private and comfortable

• Clean and well-maintained

• Overcrowded and lacking privacy

• Luxurious and spacious

What did the Japanese Americans have to endure during the relocation?

• All of the above

• Extreme weather conditions

• Lack of food and proper diet

• Poor sanitation facilities

Where were the Japanese Americans relocated to?

• Foreign countries

• Military bases

• Major cities on the East Coast

• Remote portions of the nation's interior

How long did many Japanese Americans spend in the relocation camps?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

How were Japanese Americans treated during their relocation?

• With sympathy and support

• With respect and kindness

• With generosity and caring

• With hostility and discrimination

What is your class period?

What is your first name?