Bob Fletcher: WWII Samaritan for Japanese-American Farmers

Bob Fletcher: WWII Samaritan for Japanese-American Farmers

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History

10th Grade - University

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The video highlights the story of Bob Fletcher, a Good Samaritan who helped Japanese American families during WWII. Despite the internment of Japanese Americans, Fletcher managed their farms, saving profits for their return. His actions exemplify kindness and selflessness, leaving a lasting legacy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the United States entering World War II?

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

The attack on Pearl Harbor

The invasion of Poland

The bombing of Hiroshima

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the executive order signed by President Roosevelt in 1942?

It ended World War II

It provided financial aid to farmers

It led to the internment of Japanese Americans

It established the United Nations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Bob Fletcher assist Japanese American families during their internment?

He provided them with legal assistance

He managed their farms and saved profits for them

He helped them escape to Canada

He organized protests against the internment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Bob Fletcher do after the war ended?

He became a politician

He moved to Japan

He continued as a volunteer firefighter

He retired from public life

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the families whose farms Bob Fletcher managed?

They lost their farms

Their farms were thriving upon their return

They had to sell their farms

Their farms were destroyed during the war