Japanese Prisoners of War
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If you choose this topic, you will be researching the Japanese prisoner of war camps, like the one Louis Zamperini was held in. You are responsible for determining and presenting the key details about these camps to the class.
Specific Research Sites and Resources: (This is not a complete list, you may need or want to do additional searches).
- If you choose this option, you may present this information in whatever format you feel best suits the material (i.e. videos, prezi, powerpoint, etc.)
- What were conditions like in the camps?
- How many camps and/or prisoners were there?
- How do these camps relate to our Essential Question: How do attitude and mindset impact an individual's ability to overcome hardship?
Specific Research Sites and Resources: (This is not a complete list, you may need or want to do additional searches).
- This part of an exhibit from the University of Houston about the POW camps. Clicking the links will lead to additional information.
- The Encyclopedia Britannicia entry for Prisoners of War.
- This is a challenging, but worthwhile text of the agreement between the United States and other powers about how prisoners of war were to be treated.