Life Behind Barbed Wire: Japanese American Internment During World War II

Life Behind Barbed Wire: Japanese American Internment During World War II

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

In 1942, Japanese American Dave Tatsuno and his family were forced to leave their home due to Executive Order 9066, which mandated the internment of Japanese Americans. They were transported to Camp Topaz in Utah, one of ten internment camps. Despite being officially allowed to leave, the lack of homes, jobs, and education for children outside the camps left them with no choice but to stay. Dave documented life in the camp, capturing the harsh conditions and the resilience of the internees.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the forced relocation of Japanese Americans in 1942?

They wanted to join the military.

They were offered new homes by the government.

They were suspected of disloyalty and potential espionage.

They volunteered to move for better opportunities.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary mode of transportation used to move Japanese Americans to internment camps?

Private cars

Bicycles

Airplanes

Government buses and trains

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Camp Topaz located?

Arkansas

Utah

Nevada

California

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenges did Japanese American families face in the internment camps?

They lived in cramped barracks and faced restrictions on leaving.

They were allowed to continue their businesses.

They were free to leave and find work easily.

They had access to luxurious accommodations.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Dave Tatsuno contribute to documenting life in the internment camps?

He wrote a book about his experiences.

He organized community events.

He painted murals on the camp walls.

He smuggled a camera into the camp to film daily life.