Life in Japanese American Internment Camps

The transcript describes the experiences of Papa during his internment at Fort Lincoln and the subsequent events at Manzanar camp. It highlights the tensions and hardships faced by the internees, leading to the December Riot. The riot was triggered by the arrest of a young cook and involved violent protests against the camp administration. The narrative provides insights into the leadership and resolution of the riot, emphasizing the emotional and social impact on the internees.

What was the main reason Papa felt disgraced during his time at Fort Lincoln?

• Poor living conditions

• Disloyalty charges

• Physical hardships

• Lack of food

How did the men at Manzanar generally feel about their situation?

• Joyful

• Indifferent

• Vulnerable

• Empowered

What was the atmosphere like in the camp leading up to the December Riot?

• Calm and peaceful

• Indifferent and quiet

• Tense and bitter

• Joyful and festive

What event is considered the immediate cause of the December Riot?

• A speech by Joe Kurihara

• The arrest of a young cook

• The beating of Frank Tayama

• A food shortage

What was the young cook accused of that led to his arrest?

• Assaulting a guard

• Escaping the camp

• Organizing a union

• Stealing food

What was the mob's reaction when confronted by military police during the riot?

• They negotiated with the police

• They retreated immediately

• They sang songs and threw stones

• They dispersed peacefully

What continued to ring throughout the camp after the riot ended?

• Mess hall bells

• School bells

• Church bells

• Alarm bells