Frank Abe - We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration

The video discusses a graphic novel, 'We Hereby Refuse,' which explores Japanese American resistance to wartime incarceration. It highlights the stories of three individuals who resisted in different ways, including legal battles and draft resistance. The novel connects historical events to modern issues of racial profiling and discrimination, emphasizing the moral responsibility to defend marginalized groups. The graphic novel is effective in educating students about these historical and contemporary issues.

What is the main theme of the graphic novel 'We Hereby Refuse'?

• The role of museums in preserving history

• The history of manga in America

• Japanese American resistance to wartime incarceration

• Japanese American cultural traditions

Which character's story led to the closure of incarceration camps in 1944?

• Hiroshi Kashiwagi

• Mitsuya Endo

• Frank Chin

• Jim Akutsu

What was the consequence faced by Jim Akutsu and other draft resistors?

• They were imprisoned for two years

• They were celebrated as heroes

• They were sent back to Japan

• They were given medals of honor

Which character refused to answer a loyalty questionnaire?

• Frank Chin

• Hiroshi Kashiwagi

• Jim Akutsu

• Mitsuya Endo

How does the graphic novel help in education?

• By simplifying historical events

• By providing a dense and detailed narrative

• By focusing only on modern issues

• By excluding complex topics

What historical event is linked to the beating death of Vincent Chin?

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The internment of Japanese Americans

• The economic rise of Japan in the 1980s

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

What was a significant outcome of the 2016 US election mentioned in the novel?

• The closure of all detention centers

• Increased trade with Japan

• A ban on travel from majority Muslim nations

• The end of racial profiling

What does the graphic novel suggest about the fears of 'the other' in America?

• They are unique to the Japanese American experience

• They are a new phenomenon

• They have been completely eradicated

• They resurface whenever America feels threatened

What does the phrase 'never again is now' signify in the context of the novel?

• A statement about economic policies

• A call to forget past injustices

• A slogan for a new political campaign

• A reminder that history can repeat itself

What moral responsibility is highlighted by the graphic novel?

• To ignore past injustices

• To avoid discussing controversial topics

• To stand in defense of others facing discrimination

• To focus solely on personal success