Question 1

By 1835,Anglos in Texas outnumbered Mexicans 10-1.

Accepted Answer

By 1835, Anglos in Texas did outnumber Mexicans, but not by a ratio of 10-1. The ratio was closer to 6-1.

Question 2

When Texas was annexed,relations in the borderlands became peaceful for the most part.

Accepted Answer

When Texas was annexed, tensions between the United States and Mexico over the borderlands increased, leading to the Mexican-American War.

Question 3

Very few Mexicans came to the United States illegally then later became citizens.

Accepted Answer

While some Mexicans may have initially entered the United States illegally, it is possible for them to eventually obtain citizenship through various means, such as marriage to a U.S. citizen or qualifying for certain visa programs. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that "very few" Mexicans have become citizens after initially entering illegally.

Question 4

Alvarez sees any similarity between Mexican "immigration" and European immigration as  being:

Accepted Answer

Alvarez views the similarity between Mexican "immigration" and European immigration as superficial, indicating that while there may appear to be parallels, the underlying realities, contexts, or impacts of these migrations are significantly different.

Question 5

Very many Mexican Americans came to the United States in the 50 years following the Treaty  of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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Question 6

Spaniards counted the Mexican Indians as out rather than in.

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Question 7

The Hispano-Indian society came into contact with the United States after the Louisiana  Purchase.

Accepted Answer

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 expanded the United States' territory westward, bringing it into contact with the Hispano-Indian societies in the newly acquired lands and beyond, towards the Spanish territories in the Southwest.

Question 8

The conquerors of Mexico were Christian and European.

Accepted Answer

Yes, the conquerors of Mexico were mostly Christian (specifically Catholic) and European, led by figures such as Hernán Cortés.

Question 9

The land between the Nueces River and the Rio Grande was used as a staging area for U.S. parties seeking more territory from Mexico.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The area between the Nueces River and the Rio Grande was a disputed territory between the United States and Mexico known as the "Nueces Strip" and was used as a staging area for U.S. military and political expeditions seeking to expand their territorial claims in the region.

Question 10

The flow of Mexican immigration was dampened in the late 1920s when the United States  discontinued the practice of:

Accepted Answer

Discontinuing the practice of issuing permanent visas at border stations would have reduced the number of legal Mexican immigrants entering the United States, thus dampening the flow of Mexican immigration.

Question 11

Many Mexican American veterans came home to find:

Accepted Answer

Despite their service and sacrifice, many Mexican American veterans still faced discrimination and prejudice upon returning home. They were often denied access to education, housing, and job opportunities, and faced social and legal barriers that limited their rights and opportunities. This discrimination persisted for many years, contributing to ongoing struggles for equality and civil rights by Mexican American communities.

Question 12

About 75,000-100,000 Mexicans were in Texas territory as conquered citizens.

Accepted Answer

This is true. After the Texas Revolution in 1836, the Mexican citizens who lived in Texas were considered conquered citizens and were allowed to remain in the territory with certain rights and privileges. Their numbers have been estimated to be between 75,000 and 100,000.

Question 13

During the U.S.Depression of 1930s many Mexicans were:

Accepted Answer

During the U.S. Depression of the 1930s, many Mexicans and Mexican Americans were subject to mass deportation as part of the "repatriation" program. This was a government effort to reduce unemployment and free up resources by encouraging Mexicans to voluntarily return to Mexico. Many, however, were forcibly deported without due process, resulting in the forced separation of families and communities.

Question 14

Unlike the European immigrants,Mexican immigrants experienced a reversion to violence.

Accepted Answer

Mexican immigrants experienced a reversion to violence due to factors such as poverty, discrimination, and the drug trade.

Question 15

Zoot suiters called themselves:

Accepted Answer

Zoot suiters called themselves "Pachucos." The term "Pachuco" originally referred to Mexican-American youth who wore distinctive exaggerated clothing styles in the 1940s, including the iconic zoot suits. The style was seen as a symbol of defiance and individuality among Mexican-American youth at the time.

Question 16

Over the 140 years of the Mexican American experience,the process of assimilation has ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ among the Mexican Americans as one would expect.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "not produced as much change" implies that assimilation has not intensely altered Mexican American culture (choice C) or European cultural traits (choice D), or prevented Anglo conformity (choice A).

Question 17

Who finally broke up the Zoot Suit Riots?

Accepted Answer

The Zoot Suit Riots were ultimately broken up by the shore-patrol/Military Police, who were brought in to restore order in Los Angeles. Civilian police had not been successful in stopping the violence, and common citizens were often involved in the attacks on Mexican American youth. While some Marines were involved in the riots, they did not play a significant role in ending them.

Question 18

________ moved Mexican American labor into U.S.agricultural work.

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Question 19

The Sleepy Lagoon Trial was:

Accepted Answer

The Sleepy Lagoon Trial was racially biased as it involved the wrongful conviction of a group of Mexican American youths for the murder of another young man, despite little evidence to support the charges. The trial was also marked by significant racial tension and prejudice against people of Mexican descent in the Los Angeles area.

Question 20

The Braceros Program ended with:

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Quiz 8: Mexican Americans: From Colonized Minority to Political Activists