Read both Evacuation was a mistake: Anger at being Interred,” and Milton Eisenhower Justifies the Internment of Japanese Americans.” For the first article, please answer the following:
Who was the author of the document? Provide a short biography of the author (be sure to provide a citation for the source used). See the citation guide embedded in the Course Content Browser for examples.
What evidence in the document helps you know why it was written? Quote from the document.
What three things are found in the document which tells you about life in the United States at the time it was written? Quote from the document.
Next, compare the two articles and what you have read about Japanese internment. Was Milton Eisenhower correct in his conclusion? Explain your answer.
The author, Eric Johnson, makes several points in his speech, A Damaging Impression of Hollywood has Spread. In your own words, please explain what those points are and a brief summary of them. Why did this speech need to be made in front of HUAC? Do you feel the point was made to the members? Why or why not?
After watching the video, The decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, what are the reasons given for dropping the two bombs? Which one(s) do you believe were the real ones and why?