Japanese-Americans Evacuate Area to The Manzanar Internment Camp

The transcript describes the evacuation of Japanese people, who sell their goods and leave behind empty streets and abandoned properties. They travel to Manzanar, California, where new settlements are quickly established. The homes are basic but adequate, and evacuees register voluntarily. The impact of these events on the Japanese is uncertain, but the broader implications are clear to everyone.

What was the initial reaction of the Japanese people to the evacuation order?

• They protested against the order.

• They celebrated the opportunity.

• They sold their goods and left voluntarily.

• They refused to leave their homes.

What was a common sight on California's roads during the evacuation?

• Military tanks

• Japanese cars and trucks

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Bicycles and pedestrians

Where were the Japanese evacuees heading during their journey?

• To the coast of California

• To the forests of Oregon

• To the deserts of Nevada

• To the Sierra Nevadas

What was the nature of the new homes for the evacuees?

• Temporary and makeshift

• Old and dilapidated

• Satisfactory but not palatial

• Luxurious and spacious

What is the uncertainty mentioned in the final section?

• The number of evacuees

• The weather conditions in Manzanar

• The impact of the evacuation on the Japanese

• The future of the evacuees' properties