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Understanding Japanese Internment During WWII

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the concepts and vocabulary related to Japanese Internment in the United States during WWII. It aims to develop students' understanding of the historical context, the policies involved, and the ethical debates surrounding internment.

Topics covered:

#Japanese Internment
#Standard
#World War I
#Define key vocabulary related to Japanese Internment
#Compare different perspectives on internment
#WWII Home Front
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Analyse the impact of internment on Japanese-American communities
#History
#World War II
#Explain the reasons for internment policies during WWII

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Understanding Japanese Internment During WWII

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Government Document on Japanese Internment

'In response to national security concerns following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government authorized the internment of Japanese Americans. This involved relocating and imprisoning Japanese-Americans in camps across the western states.' Provenance: Official government statement issued in 1942.

1.
Define the term 'internment' as used in the context of WWII. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain why the U.S. government decided to intern Japanese Americans during WWII. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of the government and Japanese-American communities regarding internment policies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the main consequences of Japanese internment for Japanese-American families. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse the ethical debates surrounding Japanese internment. What are the main arguments for and against it? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Write a brief summary of how Japanese internment is viewed in historical perspective today. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the treatment of Japanese-Americans during WWII with their treatment after the war. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Explain the significance of the Japanese-American internment in American history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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