Japanese American Internment

by Michael Burgan

Overview

The United States entered World War II after a surprise attack by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. U.S. officials feared that Japanese Americans would betray their country and help Japan. Nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans were taken from their homes and moved into relocation centers, which some viewed as concentration camps. The internees, backed by many other Americans, believed that their fundamental rights as U.S. citizens had been denied. Years later the government apologized for its unjust actions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756555818
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Eyewitness to World War II
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.56(d)
Lexile:	1100L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Prisoners in Their Own Country 7

Chapter 2 Japanese Immigration 15

Chapter 3 Tensions with Japan 25

Chapter 4 Living Under Suspicion 33

Chapter 5 Forced Out 43

Chapter 6 Life Behind Barbed Wire 55

Chapter 7 Outcry Against the Camps 71

Chapter 8 Closing the Camps 83

Chapter 9 Back to Society 89

Timeline 100

Glossary 104

Further Reading 106

Internet Sites 106

Critical Thinking Questions 107

Source Notes 108

Selected Bibliography 110

Index 111

Interviews

Primary source quotes Outstanding photographs Engaging, narrative nonfiction Maps Extensive research

Editorial Reviews

Mixing personal anecdotes with primary sources and a nonfiction narrative style, the authors present each event clearly, and colorful inserts on most pages provide additional information. . . .Despite being a slight 112 pages, each book packs an impressive amount of detailed information, as well as an emotional punch. There are many photographs, maps, and newspaper clippings inserted throughout the book. . . .The series is valuable for both junior high and young senior high school research or for any reader interested in World War II. This series is a highly recommended purchase.

VOYA