Recall what you have learned about the locations
of internment camps.
What types of locations were chosen for
internment camps?
Why did the government choose these locations?
Give your answer in at least two complete
sentences.
Which of these factors were included in your
answer? Check any of the boxes that apply.
•Camps were far from the West Coast, or
exclusion zone
•Camps were far from major cities and
population centers.
•Camps were in barren areas, which made it
difficult for potential spies to escape.
•Camps were often constructed on American
Indian reservations.
the locations of the interment camps a were strategically
placed around placed around the country. They were
placed on the outskirts of the cities or in the less
populated areas. These areas were chosen because it
was easier for the government to set up security and the