Japanese American Internment Assignment Grade Boost

Match each term to its correct description.

• Authorized the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II

• Executive Order 9066

• Supreme Court case that upheld the internment as constitutional

• Korematsu v. United States

• One of the largest internment camps

• Civil Liberties Act of 1988

• Provided reparations to Japanese Americans who were interned

• Manzanar

How many Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps during World War II?

• 200,000
• 150,000
• 100,000
• 120,000

Which of the following was a consequence of Japanese American internment?

• Many families grew wealthier due to government assistance

• Japanese Americans were granted special rights after the war

• Families lost their homes, businesses, and financial stability

• Japanese Americans were permanently banned from the West Coast

What event led to fear and suspicion against Japanese Americans?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor.
• The bombing of Hiroshima.
• The internment of German Americans.
• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was

• A group of Italian soldiers in World War I.
• A battalion of German soldiers in World War II.
• A division of French soldiers in the Korean War.
• A unit of Japanese American soldiers in World War II.

What factors led to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, and what were the short-term and long-term consequences for those who were interned?

Respond in a minimum of 3 complete sentences.