They Called Us Enemy: Understanding Japanese American Internment

What were Japanese American internment camps?

• Japanese American internment camps were summer vacation resorts for Japanese Americans

• Japanese American internment camps were camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and incarcerated during World War II.

• Japanese American internment camps were luxury hotels for Japanese Americans

• Japanese American internment camps were schools for Japanese Americans

How did the internment camps impact the families of Japanese Americans?

• Internment camps strengthened family bonds among Japanese Americans

• Internment camps had no impact on Japanese American families

• Internment camps impacted Japanese American families by causing loss of property, livelihoods, social connections, emotional trauma, disrupted family structures, and long-lasting generational impacts.

• Internment camps improved the economic status of Japanese American families

What types of discrimination did Japanese Americans face during this time?

• Equal treatment and acceptance

• Forced relocation and internment

• Voluntary relocation and resettlement

• Forced assimilation and integration

Describe the living conditions in the internment camps.

• Living conditions in the internment camps were luxurious and spacious.

• Living conditions in the internment camps were comfortable and welcoming.

• Living conditions in the internment camps were minimalistic and open.

• Living conditions in the internment camps were harsh and restrictive.

What personal experiences does the author share in the first 20 pages of the book?

• The author shares childhood memories, struggles with anxiety, and reflections on past relationships.

• The author shares sports achievements, scientific discoveries, and technological advancements.

• The author shares financial advice, political opinions, and fashion tips.

• The author shares recipes, travel adventures, and gardening tips.

Why were Japanese Americans forced to leave their homes and businesses?

• They wanted to start new lives elsewhere

• Executive Order 9066

• Japanese Americans volunteered to leave

• It was a vacation opportunity

How did the internment camps affect the sense of identity and belonging of Japanese Americans?

• The internment camps negatively impacted the sense of identity and belonging of Japanese Americans by isolating them and subjecting them to discrimination and loss of rights.

• The internment camps had no impact on the sense of identity and belonging of Japanese Americans

• Japanese Americans felt indifferent towards their sense of identity and belonging due to the internment camps

• The internment camps improved the sense of identity and belonging of Japanese Americans by providing a sense of community

What challenges did Japanese American children face in the internment camps?

• Lack of proper education, separation from families, discrimination, psychological trauma

• Access to proper education, close proximity to families, acceptance, emotional stability

How did the author's family cope with the hardships of internment?

• They supported each other emotionally, found solace in cultural traditions, and maintained hope for a better future.

• They blamed each other, disregarded their cultural heritage, and accepted their fate.

• They isolated themselves, abandoned their cultural traditions, and lost hope for a better future.

• They celebrated their hardships, embraced the challenges, and ignored their emotions.

What emotions are conveyed by the author in the initial pages of the book?

• Fear, anger, and disgust

• Curiosity, intrigue, and suspense

• Confusion, boredom, and indifference

• Joy, excitement, and satisfaction