Japanese-American Internment and Advocacy

The video discusses the Japanese-American internment during World War II, highlighting the racial prejudice and immigration issues of the time. It draws parallels to modern issues like racial profiling and national security. The speaker shares a personal account of feeling cheated out of American identity due to internment and the struggle to prove loyalty. Fred Korematsu's legacy is highlighted, emphasizing his lifelong fight for justice and belief in American citizenship.

What was a major reason given for the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II?

• Military necessity

• Political pressure

• Social integration

• Economic necessity

How are immigration issues referred to in modern times compared to the past?

• Legal and illegal

• Documented and undocumented

• Alien and non-alien

• Native and foreign

What does the narrator suggest about the change in terminology from 'military necessity' to 'national security'?

• It shows that the problems remain the same

• It reflects a change in policy

• It indicates a resolution of past issues

• It highlights a shift in public opinion

What feeling did the narrator express about being interned during World War II?

• Pride in their heritage

• Cheated out of being an American

• Indifference to the situation

• Grateful for the experience

What was Fred Korematsu's response to the military orders during World War II?

• He avoided the orders as a form of protest

• He joined the military

• He moved to another country

• He complied without question

What message would Fred Korematsu likely convey to students today?

• The value of staying silent

• The need to avoid political issues

• The ability to make a difference

• The importance of following orders

What was Fred Korematsu's lifelong commitment?

• Avoiding controversy

• Fighting for justice

• Traveling the world

• Pursuing wealth

Who is Karen Korematsu?

• A historian

• A World War II veteran

• A political leader

• The daughter of Fred Korematsu