Final answer:
Japanese-Americans had to give up their property and personal belongings (a), along with their freedom and civil liberties when sent to internment camps during World War II. They were subjected to harsh conditions and lost much, but retained their legal status and culture. The U.S. government later apologized and compensated survivors.
Step-by-step explanation:
Japanese-American Internment During World War II
During World War II, Japanese-Americans were forced to give up many aspects of their lives when they were sent to internment camps. Among what they had to sacrifice were property and personal belongings, which answers the student's question as option (a). They were also required to leave behind their homes, businesses, and in some instances, families were separated with freedom and civil liberties severely restricted.
While they did not have to renounce their citizenship (b) or abandon their culture and heritage (d), the conditions they endured led to a loss of these things in more subtle and insidious ways. The impact of the internment included not just the immediate loss of property but extended to long-term psychological, social, and financial repercussions.
The Executive Order 9066 resulted in over 110,000 persons of Japanese descent, many of whom were U.S. citizens, being unjustly imprisoned in internment camps. These camps were often in remote and inhospitable locations, and internees faced numerous hardships, including military discipline and a lack of privacy. Despite these conditions, the community strived to maintain a sense of normalcy with educational, cultural, and recreational activities where possible.
The internment policy was heavily criticized and, decades later, the government acknowledged its injustice. The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 was passed, formally apologizing and offering compensation to the survivors of the internment camps.