Japanese Internment Quiz

What year did the U.S. government officially apologize and authorize reparations to Japanese Americans interned during World War II?

• 1980

• 1988

• 1990

• 1995

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which U.S. President signed the Civil Liberties Act that provided reparations to Japanese Americans?

• Ronald Reagan

• George H.W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Jimmy Carter

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How much money was each surviving internee granted under the Civil Liberties Act of 1988?

• $10,000

• $20,000

• $15,000

• $25,000

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was the primary reason for the U.S. government to intern Japanese Americans during World War II?

• Economic competition

• Alleged espionage

• Immigration control

• Political pressure

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which government body was responsible for carrying out the internment of Japanese Americans?

• The Department of Justice

• The War Relocation Authority

• The Department of Defense

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What term is commonly used to refer to the reparations paid to Japanese Americans as acknowledgment of the injustices they suffered?

• Redress

• Compensation

• Restitution

• Reimbursement

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 on the Japanese American community. What was a significant outcome besides the financial compensation?

• Increased political representation

• Formal government apology

• Improved U.S.-Japan relations

• Enhanced economic status

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss how the reparations have influenced public perception of the U.S. government's wartime policies. What is a common view that has emerged post-reparations?

• The policies were justified under wartime pressures.

• The policies are now seen as a breach of civil liberties.

• The policies have been largely forgotten.

• The policies are considered a model for crisis management.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the role of public advocacy in the process leading to the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Which group was most influential?

• Japanese American Citizens League

• American Civil Liberties Union

• National Council for Japanese American Redress

• All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How did the U.S. government's decision to offer reparations to interned Japanese Americans affect similar cases in other countries?

• It set a precedent that influenced other countries to reconsider their wartime actions.

• It had little to no impact on other countries' policies.

• It led to international criticism of the U.S.

• It discouraged other countries from offering reparations.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking