Recall what you have learned about the locations of internment camps.What types of locations were chosen for internment camps?Why did the government choose these locations? Give your answer in at least two complete sentences.
Camps were far from the West Coast, or exclusion zone. Camps were far from major cities and population centers. Camps were in barren areas, which made it difficult for potential spies to escape. Camps were often constructed on American Indian reservations.
Which of these factors were included in your answer? Check any of the boxes that apply.
List at least five actions taken by residents of the camps to create a community and to live as normally as possible.
Residents in the internment camps took several actions to create a sense of community and normalcy. They established schools for children, organized scouting troops for the youth, and built sports leagues such as baseball teams. Additionally, they engaged in recreational activities like playing games and creating art to pass the time and express themselves. Some camps even developed their own internal court systems to handle disputes and maintain order.
What is the most likely purpose for including the statement at the top of the authorization form?
Many internees at Manzanar objected to anyone who chose to work for the government by making war materials. Which statement most likely characterizes their opposition?
Which of these statements does not characterize the living conditions in the internment camps?
Reread your response and click the activities that you included.
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