Multiple Choice

Question

Which conclusion is best supported by the decision to intern Japanese Americans?
(1 point)
Responses

Everyday Americans worried about the safety of Japanese Americans.
Everyday Americans worried about the safety of Japanese Americans.

Japanese Americans were planning an attack in the United States.
Japanese Americans were planning an attack in the United States.

Japanese Americans were not U.S. citizens.
Japanese Americans were not U.S. citizens.

U.S. leaders did not trust people of Japanese heritage.

Answer 1

The conclusion best supported by the decision to intern Japanese Americans is:

U.S. leaders did not trust people of Japanese heritage.

This response reflects the motivation behind the internment, which stemmed from a lack of trust in Japanese Americans during World War II, rather than any evidence of wrongdoing or threat.

Answer 2

What was the main reason the U.S. government opened military bases in New Mexico?
(1 point)
Responses

to prepare troops to fight in the Philippines
to prepare troops to fight in the Philippines

to train pilots and aircraft workers
to train pilots and aircraft workers

to employ guards at Japanese internment camps
to employ guards at Japanese internment camps

to recruit soldiers for the National Guard
to recruit soldiers for the National Guard

Answer 3

The main reason the U.S. government opened military bases in New Mexico was:

to train pilots and aircraft workers.

During World War II, New Mexico became a significant location for military training and development, including pilot training and aircraft manufacturing.

Answer 4

Why is the forced march of U.S. and Filipino soldiers in the Philippines known as the Bataan Death March?
(1 point)
Responses

It forced people to enter internment camps.
It forced people to enter internment camps.

It took place shortly before the United States entered the war.
It took place shortly before the United States entered the war.

It led to the deaths of thousands of people.
It led to the deaths of thousands of people.

It was part of the Holocaust.

Answer 5

The forced march of U.S. and Filipino soldiers in the Philippines is known as the Bataan Death March because:

It led to the deaths of thousands of people.

During this march in April 1942, thousands of soldiers died due to brutal conditions, lack of food, water, and harsh treatment by their captors.