chapter 4: american state, part 2

Question 1

in what ways was the california constitution socially inequitable? (92-93)

Answer 1

women, chinese, african american, etc. did not have the right to vote.

• were prohibited in testifying against white men in court

Question 2

according to the author, what “legal rarity” supported by mexican law did the california constitution uphold? (93)

Answer 2

women could own property