Florida US History EOC Practice Exam

The impact of Executive Order 9066 on Japanese-Americans during World War II was significant and tragic, as it led to the forced relocation and internment of around 120,000 individuals of Japanese descent, the vast majority of whom were U.S. citizens. This executive order, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in February 1942, authorized the military to designate certain areas as "military zones," from which individuals were to be excluded.

As a result, Japanese-American families were uprooted from their homes and communities, facing extreme disruption to their lives. Many lost their properties, businesses, and possessions, often having to abandon them with little notice. This internment was fueled by wartime hysteria and racial prejudice, rather than any proven disloyalty or espionage, which highlighted deep-seated racism and injustice within American society.

The other options do not accurately reflect the reality of Japanese-Americans during this time. There were no provisions to grant full citizenship rights nor any mandatory enlistment in the military specific to these individuals. While some internees did serve in the military, it was not a requirement imposed by the executive order. Additionally, financial compensation was not provided at the time of internment; it wasn't until decades later that