I Flashcards
(10 cards)
How did the US fund its World War II effort?
By raising taxes and tapping into Americans’ personal savings
The US also phased approximately $186 billion worth of war bonds, which accounted for nearly three quarters of total federal spending from 1941-1945.
What event led to high levels of anti-Japanese sentiment in the US?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
This sentiment was exacerbated by US government propaganda.
What was the Bataan Death March?
An atrocity involving the forced march of US POWs, contributing to hatred of the Japanese
The Bataan Death March was a significant event during World War II.
What was the Japanese Internment?
The forced relocation of 10,000 Japanese-Americans on the Pacific Coast into camps
This action was authorized by Executive Order 9066.
What motives underlie the claim of ‘military necessity’ for Japanese Internment?
Economic and racial motives
This justification was used by the US government to rationalize the internment.
What was the outcome of Korematsu v. U.S. (1944)?
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the internment camps
This decision has been widely criticized in later years.
What was the Bracero Program?
A program that brought in Mexican migrants to fill labor shortages during WWII
It continued for 20 years after WWII, becoming integral to the agricultural economy in many western states.
What were the Zoot Suit Riots?
Riots in 1943 involving Mexican Americans in Los Angeles
The riots were characterized by racial tensions and conflicts over cultural expressions.
Fill in the blank: The US government authorized Japanese internment through _______.
Executive Order 9066
True or False: The US fought against Nazis in Europe while depicting Japanese in similar ways to how Nazis depicted Jews.
True
