Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Document Analysis: Executive Order 9066

1. What was the reasoning used to justify the issuance of Executive Order No. 9066?---- "WHERE AS the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities."
2. Under what authority did President Roosevelt issue Executive Order No. 9066?---- Under all executive orders Roosevelt authorized and directed the Secretary of War and the said Military Commanders to take such other steps as he or the appropriate Military Commander
3. To whom did President Roosevelt designate authority to carry out the evacuation? ---- The Secretary of War and the Military Commanders.
4.Give specific examples of the powers authorized by the President to be used in carrying out the Order.--- President Roosevelt claimed to “hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities and services.”

1 comment:

Michael said...

Great job Amber. I hope you like the book.