Fred Korematsu and Japanese Internment

Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American, challenged the constitutionality of Japanese American internment during WWII. Despite losing his case in the Supreme Court, a later commission found the internment unjust, driven by racial prejudice and war hysteria. Korematsu's conviction was eventually vacated after evidence showed government misconduct.

Who was Fred Korematsu?

• A military leader in World War II

• A Supreme Court Justice

• A US President during World War II

• A Japanese American who challenged internment

What did Executive Order 966 authorize?

• The start of the Civil Rights Movement

• The internment of all immigrants

• The creation of military zones

• The end of World War II

Why was Fred Korematsu convicted?

• For protesting the war

• For espionage

• For refusing to leave a military zone

• For treason

What did the commission report about the internment?

• It was a successful strategy

• It was a military necessity

• It was justified by national security

• It was a result of racial prejudice and hysteria

What was the outcome of Korematsu's petition?

• His conviction was vacated

• He was sentenced to prison

• His conviction was upheld

• He was awarded compensation