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APUSH Review: Korematsu v. United States

Everything you need to know about the Korematsu v. United States case to succeed in APUSH. Learn about the key ideas, background, Supreme Court decision, and the effects of the case. Watch, subscribe, and leave your questions and comments below!

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APUSH Review: Korematsu v. United States

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  1. www.Apushreview.com APUSH Review: Korematsu v. United States Everything You Need To Know About Korematsu v. United States To Succeed In APUSH

  2. Key Ideas Before The Case • December 7, 1941: • Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor • Fear that individuals of Japanese descent would aid Japan during the war • Executive Order 9066 – February 19, 2942 • Established zones in which individuals could be excluded • Zones were on the west coast, aimed to exclude Japanese (including those born in the US – citizens) • Many Japanese-Americans were given only a few days notice to move • Many Japanese Americans cooperated with the camps • Wanted to prove their loyalty to the US

  3. Who was Fred Korematsu? • He was born in Oakland, CA to parents that immigrated from Japan • Ordered to report on May 9, 1942 to soon be moved to an internment camp • He refused to go, was arrested a few weeks later • Sent to a camp in Utah • His case went to the Supreme Court • Korematsu received a lawyer from the ACLU

  4. The Supreme Court decision • In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court declared the camps constitutional • All 6 judges who favored were appointed by FDR

  5. Effects of the Case • In times of war and crisis, personal liberties decrease • Seen in: • Alien and Sedition Acts – Quasi War • The Civil War – suspension of habeas corpus • World War I – Schenck v. US • Cold War – 2nd “Red Scare

  6. Test Tips • Multiple-Choice: • Be able to recognize 9066 • In times of crisis, rights and liberties decrease • Essays: • Experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II compared to other groups

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