Baseball in Japanese Internment Camps

What event led to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Battle of Midway

• D-Day Invasion

• Battle of Iwo Jima

How did baseball impact the lives of Japanese Americans in internment camps?

• It provided a sense of normalcy and community.

• It was a mandatory activity for all.

• It was only played by children.

• It replaced all other forms of entertainment.

Which team was based in the Heart Mountain Relocation Center?

• Heart Mountain Eagles

• Tule Lake Owls

• Poston Eagles

• Gila River Hawks

What role did Kenichi Zenimura play in the internment camps?

• He was a talented baseball player and built a field.

• He was a camp guard.

• He organized educational activities.

• He was a chef in the camp kitchen.

What lesson did baseball in the internment camps teach?

• Resilience and community support

• The importance of winning

• The need for strict discipline

• The value of individualism

Why were the baseball games in the camps significant events?

• They broke the monotony of camp life.

• They were broadcasted on national radio.

• They were part of a government program.

• They were used to train professional players.

What does the story of baseball in internment camps symbolize?

• Hope, resilience, and unity

• The decline of sports

• The superiority of baseball over other sports

• The failure of the internment system