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WorksheetsI Am An American: A True Story of Japanese Internment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
The author's purpose for writing the story "I am an American" was to...
entertain the reader.
inform the reader.
make the reader laugh.
tell the reader how to do something.
What is the meaning of the word demonstrations as it is used in the story, I am an American?
Activities in which people gather to show support for or feelings about something.
A place where people can show the things they want to sell.
An activity that people use to start a riot among other people.
An activity that groups use to cause hysteria among other people.
Which two things did Japanese-Americans do to prove they were loyal to the U.S.?
They sent money and information to the Japanese military.
They gave information to the U.S. military about German-Americans and Italian-Americans.
They waved American flags and bought war bonds.
Some left the country while others went into hiding places.
What is the meaning of the word internment as it is used in the story, I an am American?
Training for a new career or job.
Being placed in a prison-like location because of military reasons.
Being placed in a special home after losing your house.
A training place for the military.
What event during World War II caused the U.S. to get involved in the war.
The German Military attacked New York City.
German submarines destroyed American ships.
The Japanese Military attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii by surprise.
The Japanese Military attacked the west coast of the U.S.
What does the word sabotage mean as it is used in the story I am an American?
To spy against your enemy.
To declare a war against your enemy.
To attack your enemy by surprise.
To destroy or damage something for military advantage.
What does the word patriotism mean as it is used in the story I am an American?
The act of showing support for one's enemy.
The act of showing loyalty to one's country.
The act of showing racism towards other races.
The act of showing one's hate to people of other religions.
What does the meaning of the word condemnation mean as it is used in the story I am an American?
The act of expressing loyalty.
The act of expressing love for the enemy.
The act of expressing strong disapproval.
The act of expressing hate for your enemy.
What is author Jerry Stanley's point of view of what happened to Japanese-American during World War II?
He felt Japanese-Americans were treated unfairly.
He felt the U.S, government did the right thing to Japanese-Americans.
Although he felt bad for Japanese-Americans he felt internment was necessary.
He felt Japanese Internment camps were nice places to live.
Which country was not an enemy of the U.S. during World War II?
China
Japan
Germany
Italy
About how many Japanese-Americans were sent to internment camps?
About 16,000.
About 4,000
About 100,000
About one million.
Where were most Japanese Internment camps located?
In large cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
In cities near the ocean like Seattle and San Diego.
In places far away from cities like in the desert.
All the camps were located in the state of Utah.
What U.S. president signed executive order number 9066 that sent Japanese-Americans to internment camps?
President Harry Truman.
President Richard Nixon.
President George W, Bush.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What happened to 4,000 Japanese-Americans when they tried to move to the state of Nevada?
They were welcomed by the government and people of Nevada.
They were arrested and sent to prison.
They were turned away by armed men at the border between Nevada and California.
They were allowed to move into and live in the city of Las Vegas.
What signs appeared in the streets in some cities in the state of Utah?
"Welcome Japanese-Americans"
"Only German and Italians are welcomed"
"No Japs Wanted"
"Go home to Japan"
Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt sign executive order 9066 that sent Japanese-Americans to internment camps?
He hated all people from Japan.
He was aware how dangerous the Japanese were.
He was pressured by the military, media, and California hotheads.
He cared only about German-Americans and Italian-Americans.
Although they had no proof, what did the U.S. government say they believed the Japanese living in Hawaii do to help the Japanese Military attack Pearl Harbor?
That Japanese farmers planted their crops in the shapes of arrows that pointed towards Pearl Harbor.
That Japanese living in Hawaii sabotaged American Navy ships in Pearl Harbor.
That Japanese living in Hawaii sent reports to the Japanese Navy about when was a good time to attack.
That all Japanese living in Hawaii were spies of the Japanese government.
Throughout history people have always used 3 forms of media to communicate. Which one of the following is not one of them?
In person.
Through writing.
Through drawings.
With a computer.
What was one reason radio broadcaster John Hughes gave for supporting Japanese internment?
He said, "90 percent or more of American-born Japanese are primarily loyal to Japan.
He said, "90 percent or more of American-born Japanese hate the U.S.
He said, "90 percent or more of American-born Japanese don't even speak English.
He said, "90 percent or more of American-born Japanese are spying for the Japanese Military.
Japanese-American tried many ways to show their patriotism for the U.S. Which one of the following was not one of them?
They started raising money to buy bombs for attacking Tokyo.
They formed committees to assure no Japanese-Americans tried to aid Japan.
They sent a telegram to President Roosevelt pledging their full cooperation to the president and to the U.S.
They gave all their money to the president.
