Opinions about Japanese Internment Camps
How familiar are you with the Japanese Internment Camps?
| 50% (67) | Very familiar | |
|---|---|---|
| 21% (29) | Somewhat familiar | |
| 10% (14) | Familiar | |
| 13% (18) | Slightly familiar | |
| 3% (4) | Not at all familiar |
132 voters have answered this question.
If familiar, where did you learn about the Japanese Internment? (Check all that apply)
| 87% (115) | School | |
|---|---|---|
| 12% (16) | Family | |
| 15% (21) | Media | |
| 19% (26) | Personal investigation | |
| 9% (12) | Friends | |
| 5% (7) | Other | |
| 3% (5) | Not at all familiar |
132 voters have answered this question.
Do you think the U.S. educational system is doing its job covering this subject?
| 46% (61) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% (71) | No |
132 voters have answered this question.
Japanese Internment was the forcible relocation of Japanese-Americans by the U.S. after the Japanese government attacked Pearl Harbor. The internment of Japanese-Americans was the immediate reaction of the U.S. government based on a perceived threat posed by this group. Roughly 120,000 Japanese-Americans were removed from their homes and placed in various internment camps for many years. This lead to loss of property and separation of families. What is your instinctive reaction to this governmental action?
| 15% (20) | Very pleased | |
|---|---|---|
| 25% (33) | Pleased | |
| 9% (13) | Displeased | |
| 50% (66) | Very Displeased |
132 voters have answered this question.
Based on your knowledge, do you think there was a prejudice against Japanese-Americans that caused the U.S. government to take this action?
| 57% (76) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% (52) | No | |
| 3% (4) | Unsure |
132 voters have answered this question.
Do you think that this governmental policy has a negative impact on society's view of Japanese people today?
| 26% (35) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% (67) | No | |
| 22% (30) | Unsure |
132 voters have answered this question.
How do you identify yourself racially? (Check all that apply)
| 50% (66) | Caucasion | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (19) | African-American/Black | |
| 26% (35) | Latino/a | |
| 32% (43) | Asian-American/Pacific Islander | |
| 11% (15) | Native American | |
| 18% (24) | Bi/multi-racial | |
| 12% (16) | Other |
132 voters have answered this question.
