Internment and the Constitution

Question 1

Which statements from the text indicate that the author was prejudiced against Japanese Americans? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He refers to all Japanese Americans as “dangerous.”; He states Japanese Americans’ loyalty cannot be determined.; He implies that citizens of Japanese ancestry are “less” than other American citizens.; He wants to [wipe Japan] “off the map.”

Question 2

Which two arguments did the Supreme Court use to uphold the constitutionality of Korematsu’s internment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Due to the war, there was not enough time to hold trials or hearings before sending people to internment camps.; The military had a legitimate need to protect against espionage and sabotage.

Question 3

Which two arguments did Fred Korematsu present against internment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He did not receive due process under the law.; He was discriminated against for racial reasons.

Question 4

Where did the military place its largest exclusion zone?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2 – the West Coast

Question 5

Which statement summarizes Watanabe’s point of view in this excerpt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Watanabe felt it was his duty to join the military despite his resentment of internment.

Question 6

Question 6

Revolt · Accepted Answer

African Americans did not receive the same honors as other heroes retuning from the war.

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