1. Bell Work Should the government have the right to detain people during times of war…even if they have done nothing wrong? Should the government have the right to detain people during times of war…even if they have done nothing wrong?

2. Follow Up Questions… What if the United States is at war with a particular country? What if the United States is at war with a particular country? Should Americans who are descendants of that country be held under suspicion of possible treason or espionage? Should Americans who are descendants of that country be held under suspicion of possible treason or espionage?

3. Japanese Internment 1942-1944

4. Imagine having to pack all of your belongings…what would you take with you?

5. What was the government’s response to Pearl Harbor and ultimately called for the Japanese-American internment? Fear of another attack Fear of another attack Feb. 1942—FDR issued Executive Order 9066 Feb. 1942—FDR issued Executive Order 9066 --What did this do? --What did this do?

6. What were the reasons for sending Japanese-Americans to the camps? Fear of disloyalty to the U.S. Fear of Japanese spies National Security Concerns