1. What was General DeWitt's argument for evacuating people of Japanese descent from the Pacific coast? (Summarize it in your own words using 3 or more complete sentences.) 2. What do you think of General DeWitt's argument? Do you believe him? Explain.

3. Where was Fred Korematsu born? Why do you think Fred Korematsu decided to have facial surgery? According to the facts, was there any reason to consider Fred Korematsu a threat?

4. In WWII, the U. S. was also fighting Germany and Italy, yet people of German and Italian descent were not relocated to camps. Did the government have any evidence that people of Japanese descent were a threat? Why do you think those of Japanese descent were treated differently (Using 4 or more complete sentences)?

5. Look at the cartoon by Dr. Seuss. What does this cartoon tell us about how the general public viewed Japanese Americans? Was it a fair or unfair attitude to have?

6. Look at the cartoon by Roger. What does this cartoon tell us about how the general public viewed Japanese Americans?

7. In times of war, governments often must balance the needs of national security with the civil rights of its citizens. In your opinion, did the internment order find the right balance between these competing values?