Exploring Japanese American Internment During WWII

The video discusses the evacuation of over 100,000 Japanese Americans during WWII, detailing their relocation to centers across the U.S. It covers the living conditions, food production, work opportunities, education, health services, and community life within these centers. The video also highlights efforts to relocate evacuees back into society, their contributions to the war effort, and their expressions of patriotism.

What was the primary reason for the evacuation of Japanese Americans?

• Suspected disloyalty

• To reduce a military hazard

• Economic reasons

• Political pressure

How many people were typically housed in a single relocation center?

• Less than 5,000

• 20,000 to 30,000

• 7,000 to 18,000

• 500 to 1,000

What type of housing was provided in the relocation centers?

• Individual houses

• Tent camps

• Barrack type buildings

• Apartment buildings

What was the maximum daily food allowance per person in the relocation centers?

• 55 cents

• 25 cents

• 45 cents

• 35 cents

Which subjects were taught as part of the educational curriculum in the relocation centers?

• Military training

• Agricultural techniques

• Mathematics and American history

• Japanese history and culture

What form of self-government did the evacuees have within the relocation centers?

• Leaders appointed by the War Relocation Authority

• A democratic council

• Military governance

• No form of self-government

What types of recreational activities were available in the relocation centers?

• Cinema screenings

• Baseball and softball games

• Gymnastics

• Swimming pools

What was the primary goal of the War Relocation Authority by the end of the relocation program?

• To keep Japanese Americans in the centers indefinitely

• To integrate evacuees back into American society

• To relocate all Japanese Americans to Japan

• To create a permanent community within the centers

How did Japanese Americans contribute to the war effort?

• By serving in the Army Medical Corps

• By volunteering for the Japanese-American combat team

• They were not allowed to contribute

• Both A and B

What was the stance of the Japanese American combat team volunteers regarding their participation in the war?

• They were primarily motivated by financial incentives

• They were indifferent to the war

• They volunteered to fight against militarism and oppression

• They were forced to participate