Landmark Supreme Court Cases: Korematsu v United States
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Loyal American: Fred Korematsu | BRI’s Homework Help Series
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Video
3 Min
In this Homework Help narrative, learn the story of Fred Korematsu and his lifelong struggle for justice for himself and the thousands of Japanese-Americans wrongfully interned by the U.S. government during World War II.
3 Min
Korematsu v. United States and Japanese Internment DBQ
Lesson - 2 Activities
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2 Activities
80 Min
Use this lesson to have students explore the challenges to civil liberties faced by Japanese Americans in internment camps during WWII.
80 Min
Loyal American: Fred Korematsu, Japanese Internment, and Self-Sacrifice – Handout A: Narrative
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Primary Sources Korematsu DBQ Part 1
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How did wartime experiences lead to challenges to the civil liberties Japanese Americans? Use these eight primary sources which include excerpts of the U.S. Constitution, Executive Order 9066, and opinions for the Korematsu v. United States Supreme Court Case to help students explore this question.
Primary Sources Korematsu DBQ Part 2
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How did wartime experiences lead to challenges to the civil liberties Japanese Americans? This set contains the majority and dissenting opinions from the Korematsu v. United States Supreme Court Case and a 1983 White House Report to help students explore this question.
Loyal American: Fred Korematsu, Japanese Internment, and Self-Sacrifice
Lesson - 1 Activities
Lesson
1 Activities
45 Min
In this lesson, students will learn about how Fred Korematsu decided to sacrifice himself to fight against Japanese-American internment during World War II. They will also determine ways in which they can sacrifice their own needs and desires for causes that are important.
45 Min