AnswersMHS-US History B CRFreedom of Speech and the War

Internment and the Constitution Answers

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Why do you think the 1920s were characterized by new inventions and technologies? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Americans returned to the workforce after World War I, strengthening the economy.
B
As America returned to a time of prosperity after World War I, there was more opportunity for creativity.
C
Americans were ready for new fads and trends, and these encouraged the country to be more creative.
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Which of these factors were included in your answer? Check any of the boxes that apply.

A
Camps were far from the West Coast, or exclusion zone.
B
Camps were far from major cities and population centers.
C
Camps were in barren areas, which made it difficult for potential spies to escape.
D
Camps were often constructed on American Indian reservations.
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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.

Answer:

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.

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List at least five actions taken by residents of the camps to create a community and to live as normally as possible.

Answer:

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.

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What is the most likely purpose for including the statement at the top of the authorization form?

A
to ensure that the internee traveled using public transportation
B
to ensure that the internee understands that he cannot return to his home in the exclusion zone
C
to ensure that the internee knows that he cannot approach a military base
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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?

A
They believed that internees should not help in the war effort because the internment of the Japanese was unjust.
B
They believed that internees should not help in the war effort because their work would harm Japan and their Japanese family members.
C
They believed that internees should not help in the war effort because they were not being paid fairly.
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Which of these statements does not characterize the living conditions in the internment camps?

A
The barracks had few features that made them nice to live in.
B
The barracks constructed for internees met the minimum standards for military housing.
C
Some people believed that criminals in prison had better living conditions than internees.
D
Internees had no privacy and shared living spaces and bathrooms.
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What conclusion can you make about German and Italian Americans who were interned?

A
The majority openly supported the Axis powers.
B
Many were interned based on poorly supported accusations.
C
They were given the opportunity to refute accusations against them.
D
Naturalized German and Italian Americans refused to be interned.
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How did the proclamation affect Italians living in the United States? Check all that apply.

A
They faced travel restrictions.
B
They lost income.
C
They had to relocate to a foreign country.
D
They were interned.
E
They had to relocate within the United States.
F
They received relaxed curfews.
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Reread your response and click the activities that you included.

A
creating schools
B
organizing scouting troops
C
building sports leagues
D
playing games
E
creating art
F
creating court systems

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