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Quiz for Anti-Japanese Prejudice during World War II

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Choose the best answer to each question.

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1. What was the purpose of the Frank Capra film Prelude to War (see Document 23.12)?

To explain the conflict so that the populace was informed

To persuade American men to enlist in the United States Army

To prevent the spread of fascist ideology in America

To sell the war and to define Americans’ perception of the reality of war

Correct: The answer is d. The main purpose of the Capra film was to sell the war and to define Americans’ perception of the reality of war. This is an example of propaganda that is inherently aimed at framing public opinion.

Incorrect: The answer is d. The main purpose of the Capra film was to sell the war and to define Americans’ perception of the reality of war. This is an example of propaganda that is inherently aimed at framing public opinion.

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2. What happened to the property of Japanese-Americans if they could not carry it with them to the internment camps (see Document 23.13)?

It was destroyed.

It was sold with the profit going to maintenance of the internment camps.

It was held in storage, but, if something was lost, it was the responsibility of the owner.

It could be shipped at the expense of the owner to the internment camp.

Correct: The answer is c. The property of Japanese Americans was held in storage if they were not able to carry it with them to the internment camps.

Incorrect: The answer is c. The property of Japanese Americans was held in storage if they were not able to carry it with them to the internment camps.

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3. According to Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone, what was the legal issue in the Hirabayashi case (see Document 23.14)?

Whether Japanese Americans would be discriminated against in wartime

Whether the U.S. government could target a nationality for relocation

Whether internment camps were a legal exercise during wartime

Whether wartime powers permitted a curfew for a specific ethnic group

Correct: The answer is d. According to Stone, the legal issue was whether wartime powers permitted the institution of a curfew for a specific ethnic group, in this case, Japanese Americans.

Incorrect: The answer is d. According to Stone, the legal issue was whether wartime powers permitted the institution of a curfew for a specific ethnic group, in this case, Japanese Americans.

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4. What was the test Justice Frank Murphy cited concerning when the government could validly deprive an individual of any of his or her constitutional rights (see Document 23.15)?

When there is a public danger that is immediate, imminent, and impending

When the Secretary of Defense declares martial law

When there is a public threat that is foreseeable and forthcoming

When a military risk is reasonably likely to occur and there is no way to prevent the risk without suspending constitutional rights

Correct: The answer is a. The government is within its rights to deprive an individual of any of his or her constitutional rights when there is a public danger that is immediate, imminent, and impending.

Incorrect: The answer is a. The government is within its rights to deprive an individual of any of his or her constitutional rights when there is a public danger that is immediate, imminent, and impending.

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5. What did Charles Kikuchi fear during his detainment (see Document 23.16)?

That he would lose citizenship

That he would lose the right to vote

That he would be deported to Japan

That he would be considered an enemy combatant and lose constitutional privileges

Correct: The answer is b. Kikuchi feared that he would lose the right to vote.

Incorrect: The answer is b. Kikuchi feared that he would lose the right to vote.