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Loyal American: Fred Korematsu | BRI’s Homework Help Series

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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.

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Published On	Jul 26, 2018
Duration	3 min
Founding Principle	Due Process, Equality
Grade Level	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Period Era	1940s, World War II
Topic	Civil Liberties, Executive Power, National Security
Virtues	Justice

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Loyal American: Fred Korematsu, Japanese Internment, and Self-Sacrifice

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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.

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Use this lesson to have students explore the challenges to civil liberties faced by Japanese Americans in internment camps during WWII.

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