Korematsu V. United States Quiz

What did President Roosevelt issue on February 19, 1942, that affected people of Japanese ancestry?

• Executive Order 1066

• Executive Order 9066

• Executive Order 9166

• Executive Order 9266

What was the geographical extent of the area affected by the military order that banned Japanese Americans?

• From California to Oregon

• From Washington state to southern Arizona

• From Oregon to Nevada

• From California to Arizona

What action did Fred Korematsu take in response to the internment policy?

• He supported the policy

• He left his home voluntarily

• He found the policy unconstitutional and refused to leave his home

• He was indifferent to the policy

What was the outcome after Fred Korematsu appealed his case?

• It was dismissed immediately

• It was ignored by the Supreme Court

• It led to the end of the internment policy

• It was sent to the Supreme Court

What does the 14th Amendment guarantee that was violated according to the slide?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Equal protection of the laws

• Right to vote

What was one consequence mentioned in the slide for violating the 14th Amendment?

• Increased taxes

• Citizens were taken to internment camps without a trial

• Mandatory military service

• Loss of voting rights

According to the slide, what does military law prioritize over individual rights?

• Economic stability

• The needs of the country as a whole

• International relations

• Technological advancement

What was the decision of the Supreme Court in the case titled Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu vs. United States in October Term, 1944?

• 5 to 4 in favor of Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu

• 6 to 3 in favor of United States

• Unanimous in favor of United States

• 7 to 2 in favor of Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu

What did the majority opinion state about Korematsu's actions during the war?

• Korematsu was justified in his actions.

• Korematsu violated a congressional act by refusing to relocate.

• Korematsu's actions were supported by all.

• Korematsu's refusal had no legal implications.

According to the majority opinion, why was Korematsu's case dismissed?

• Because the restrictions were considered constitutional.

• Because the restrictions were based on economic status.

• Because the restrictions of citizens as a result of race were not found to be unconstitutional.

• Because Korematsu was not a citizen.