Reading 9 Japanese Americans in World War II

What event led to increased distrust of Japanese Americans during World War II?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The signing of Executive Order 9066

• The attack on Hiroshima

• The internment of Japanese Americans

Who were the Issei?

• Japanese immigrants to the U.S. who were between fifty and sixty-five years of age

• Children of Japanese immigrants born in the U.S.

• Japanese Americans who served in the military

• Japanese Americans who lived in relocation camps

What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066?

• To allow military authorities to exclude Japanese from militarily sensitive areas

• To provide reparations to Japanese Americans

• To investigate the loyalty of Japanese Americans

• To dismiss Japanese Americans from the military

What were Japanese Americans forced to do when they were relocated to camps?

• Sell their property and belongings quickly

• Join the U.S. military

• Return to Japan

• Work in factories

What did the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 provide to former detainees of relocation camps?

• $20,000 and a formal apology

• A chance to return to Japan

• A new home in the U.S.

• A job in the government