The Western Defense Command's Order for All Japanese Americans to Migrate

question 25

Multiple Choice

The Western Defense Command's order for all Japanese Americans to migrate voluntarily inland was

• A)protested by communities in the interior.
• B)opposed by President Franklin Roosevelt.
• C)overturned by the Supreme Court as a violation of "equal protection" and "due process."
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Census Bureau

A government agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data on the population, economy, and society of a country to aid in policy-making and administration.

Population Decline

A decrease in the number of inhabitants of a given area, which could result from factors like decreasing birth rates, increasing death rates, or migration.

Remote Suburbs

Suburban areas that are located far from the central city or town, often characterized by lower population density.

Exurbs

The regions lying beyond the suburbs of a city, often characterized by lower population density, more open space, and sometimes more affordable housing.