Japanese American Soldiers in World War II quiz

What was the main challenge faced by Japanese American soldiers during World War II?

• Fighting the Axis powers abroad

• Racial prejudice at home

• Lack of military training

• Insufficient equipment

What was the name of the executive order that authorized the removal of Japanese Americans from the West Coast?

• Executive Order 8802

• Executive Order 9981

• Executive Order 9066

• Executive Order 10450

Which U.S. President signed the Civil Liberties Act of 1988?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• George H. W. Bush

• Ronald Reagan

What was the nickname given to the 442nd Regimental Combat Team?

• The Golden Eagle Battalion

• The Iron Battalion

• The Silver Star Battalion

• The Purple Heart Battalion

What was the motto of the Nisei soldiers?

• Victory or Death

• Go for Broke

• All for One

• Never Surrender

Which U.S. Senator was among the first to enlist in the all-Nisei unit?

• Mits Usui

• Mike Masaoka

• Spark Matsunaga

• Daniel K. Inouye

What was the primary role of the Nisei MIS interpreters?

• Designing military strategies

• Leading combat missions

• Translating enemy communications

• Training new recruits

How many Japanese Americans were forcibly removed from their homes due to Executive Order 9066?

• About 50,000

• About 150,000

• About 80,000

• About 120,000

What was the main reason for the discrimination against Japanese Americans before World War II?

• Economic competition

• Political affiliations

• Cultural differences

• Religious beliefs

Which military unit did the Nisei soldiers form part of in Europe?

• 1st Cavalry Division

• 100th Infantry Battalion

• 82nd Airborne Division

• 101st Airborne Division