Fred Korematsu and Japanese American Internment

The video discusses the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, focusing on Fred Korematsu's courageous stand against this injustice. Despite being convicted for not reporting for relocation, Korematsu challenged the decision in the Supreme Court, highlighting the lack of due process. His case questioned the constitutionality of internment and left a lasting legacy, symbolizing the fight for civil rights and justice.

What was the initial reaction to the internment notices posted during World War II?

• Support for the government's decision

• Indifference to the situation

• Acceptance as a necessary measure

• Surprise that American citizens would be included

How did Fred Korematsu's draft status change during the internment period?

• He was exempted from military service

• He was classified as an 'enemy alien'

• He was promoted to a higher rank

• He was drafted into the army

What action did Fred Korematsu take against the internment of Japanese Americans?

• He fled to another country

• He accepted the internment without protest

• He organized a protest march

• He legally challenged the internment

What was the outcome of Fred Korematsu's case in the Supreme Court?

• The case was never heard

• The court ruled against him

• The court dismissed the case

• The court ruled in his favor

What was a significant consequence of the internment for Japanese Americans?

• They lost property and some lost their lives

• They were given new jobs

• They received compensation immediately

• They gained new property

What central issue did Fred Korematsu's case raise for the first time?

• The economic impact of internment

• The need for more internment camps

• The benefits of internment

• The legality of internment itself

How did Fred Korematsu view his identity during the internment period?

• He believed he was a foreigner

• He felt he was not American

• He questioned what it meant to be American

• He accepted his status as an enemy alien

What was Fred Korematsu's primary motivation for defying the U.S. government?

• He sought financial compensation

• He believed the internment was wrong

• He wanted to gain fame

• He wanted to move to another country

What legacy did Fred Korematsu leave behind?

• He was forgotten in history

• He became a civil rights icon

• He was known for his wealth

• He became a symbol of compliance

Which civil rights icon is Fred Korematsu compared to in the video?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Harriet Tubman

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X