Famed Star Trek actor and activist George Takei’s personal experience in Rohwer War Relocation Center.
1) Briefly discuss the history of Manzanar, the WWII Japanese Internment Camp. 2 pts.
2) Discuss the dilemma these people faced when they were American citizens. What was the difference for those who were Japanese citizens? What did this do to families? 2 pts.
3) What were the most profound things that were lost? Both economic and psychological. 3pts.
4) Give two compelling experiences from George Takei’s Ted Talk about the Japanese Internment. What exactly did his father say about American Democracy? 3 pts.