1. In what ways did Korematsu, Hirabayashi and Yasui 'resist' their unjust treatment and the general  subordination of the Japanese American community?
2.  In your own words explain what the constitutional protections of 'due process' and 'equal protection' are supposed to ensure for all 'Americans' regardless of their race or national origin.  Why do you think the U.S. Constitution failed to protect the rights of Japanese Americans during WWII?
3. Discuss the role of mainstream media institutions [newspapers, newsreels] during the internment experience.  To what extent is the mainstream media today repeating this role in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the 'war' in Afghanistan.
4. Using examples from class discussions, readings and the film [Unfinished Business], briefly describe the process of racialization of Japanese Americans.  In other words, how were Japanese Americans 'subordinated' or kept in an inferior position by the dominant group?
5. Briefly describe how the 1942 Korematsu U.S. Supreme Court decision finally overturned? What role did  community activists and civil rights lawyers play in the victory?

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