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Flashcards on Internment of Japanese Americans
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When did the internment of Japanese Americans occur?
During World War II
Which US president authorized the internment of Japanese Americans?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Where were the internment camps located?
In isolated areas in the western United States
How many Japanese Americans were interned during World War II?
Approximately 120,000
What was the official reason for the internment of Japanese Americans?
National security concerns
Was the internment of Japanese Americans constitutional?
The US Supreme Court upheld its constitutionality in Korematsu v. United States
When were the internment camps closed?
They began to close in 1945 after the end of World War II
Did Japanese Americans receive any compensation for their internment?
Yes, the US government provided redress and monetary reparations in 1988
What impact did the internment have on the Japanese American community?
It caused significant emotional and economic hardships
Who led the movement for redress and reparations for Japanese Americans?
Activists like Fred Korematsu and others
What were the living conditions like in the internment camps?
Overcrowded and lacking in privacy and basic amenities
How long did the internment of Japanese Americans last?
Roughly three years
Did all Japanese Americans experience internment?
No, only those living on the West Coast
What did Japanese Americans lose as a result of internment?
Their homes, businesses, and personal belongings
How were Japanese Americans treated after the internment camps were closed?
They faced discrimination and struggled to rebuild their lives
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Who authorized the internment of Japanese Americans?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
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Where were the internment camps located?
New York City
Chicago
Western United States
Florida
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How many Japanese Americans were interned during World War II?
50,000
250,000
Approximately 120,000
500,000
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What was the official reason for the internment of Japanese Americans?
Economic collapse
Environmental disaster
National security concerns
Civil rights movement
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Was the internment of Japanese Americans constitutional?
The US Supreme Court upheld its constitutionality
It was declared unconstitutional
It was never challenged in court
The constitutionality was never determined
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When were the internment camps closed?
1940
1943
1945
1950
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Did Japanese Americans receive any compensation for their internment?
No, they received no compensation
Only high-ranking officials received compensation
Yes, the US government provided redress and monetary reparations in 1988
They received compensation immediately after the internment
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What impact did the internment have on the Japanese American community?
No impact
Positive impact
Caused significant emotional and economic hardships
Improved community unity
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Who led the movement for redress and reparations for Japanese Americans?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Susan B. Anthony
Fred Korematsu
Abraham Lincoln
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Did all Japanese Americans experience internment?
No, only those living on the West Coast
Yes, all Japanese Americans were interned
Only Japanese American citizens were interned
Only Japanese American immigrants were interned
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