George Takei
The Camps
History
Discrimination
American Government
100

What is George's current job?

Acting

100

Where was the camp located?

Arkansas and California

100

What major event was a part of WW2?

The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.

100

What were the Japanese Americans referred as in America?

Alien enemies

100

Were the Japanese Americans allowed to register for military service?

Yes, if they were considered "loyal citizens".

200

When was George born?

April 20th, 1937

200

Where were the Japanese moved to before the camp?

Horse stables at the Santa Anita race track.

200

Who was the president at the beginning of this time?

Franklin D. Roosevelt 

200

What was the American's opinions on the Japanese?

As a threat to their country.

200

Who was the commanding general of the Western theater of operation?

General John L. Dewitt.

300

What are the names of George's siblings?

Henry & Nancy

300

How many Japanese Americans were housed at Camp Rohwer?

8,500 

300

Which out of the two camps was the most cruel?

Camp Tule Lake 

300

What did the Americans do to the Japanese bank accounts and financial assets during this time?

They froze them, no longer allowing them to be used. 

300

What were the orders called that the American government issued to remove Japanese Americans?

"Civilian Exclusion Orders".

400

What was George's first performance in acting?

Fly Black Bird!

400

How long were the Japanese Americans held at Camp Rohwer?

One year and seven months.

400

How did the Americans determine whether the Japanese were loyal to them or not?

They gave them loyalty questionnaires. 

400

What happened to the Japanese when they broke their curfew regulations?

They were punished immediately. 

400

Who ran for governor that decided to get in front of the "issue" of Japanese Americans?

Attorney General of California, Earl Warren.

500

Where was George born?

Los Angeles

500

What was the name of the second camp they stayed at?

Camp Tule Lake

500

Who gave the American Dream speech?

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

500

Why were the Japanese "tagged" before beginning camp?

To keep track of them.

500

How did President Roosevelt address the congress the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Via radio