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Exploring the Experiences of Japanese Americans in WWII Internment Camps

This discussion delves into George Takei's testimony about his family's experience in Japanese internment camps during WWII and compares it to the author's experience. It evaluates the reliability of the sources we examined, including Takei's account and the War Department's video, highlighting both similarities and differences in perspectives. An emphasis will be placed on the importance of critically evaluating all sources and remaining open-minded. Participants will formulate questions for the sources, promoting a deeper understanding of this significant historical event.

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Exploring the Experiences of Japanese Americans in WWII Internment Camps

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  1. Question 1 Before break, you watched George Takei give his testimony about his family’s experience in the Japanese Internment Camps during World War II. What do you think are the similarities between his experience and the author’s experience?

  2. Question 2 • Why do you think these are reliable sources?

  3. Question 3 • Watch the “War Department” video. • What do you think are the similarities and differences are between the United States’ account of the Internment and the Japanese Americans’ accounts of the Internment?

  4. Question 4 • Why is it important to evaluate all sources and stay open minded?

  5. Assignment/discussion • Write three questions you would like to ask either/any of the sources we have examined: • Jeanne Wakatsuki • George Takei • The War Relocation Department/USA • POW • Who did you choose to question? • Why do you want to know? • Please share with your partner.

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