exam 3 Flashcards
The Hernandez case originated in Edna, Texas
TRUE
The lead attorneys for the plaintiffs in the Hernandez case were Carlos Cadena and Pedro “Pete” Hernandez
FALSE
In no more than two sentences, note how the low pay at the lone star Machine shop from Kyle, Texas illustrates “the cost of being Mexican workers” in the 1970s.
The low pay at the Lone Star Machine shop in Kyle, Texas, illustrates the systemic economic discrimination against Mexican workers in the 1970s. It highlights how Mexican workers were often paid less than their white counterparts for the same work, reflecting the broader social and economic challenges faced by Mexican Americans during that period.
In no more than two sentences explain what Ines Hernandez Tovar means in “Para Teresa” when she noted that her parents gave her pencils in Christmas.
In “Para Teresa,” when Ines Hernandez Tovar noted that her parents gave her pencils for Christmas, she was highlighting the practical and humble nature of the gifts they could afford. It underscores the economic hardships and limited resources her family faced, emphasizing the value they placed on education and the sacrifices they made to support her aspirations.
In the painting “Hasta la Gloria, the artist Victor Guerra records the farmworkers’ march to Washington in the 1970’s.
TRUE
The poet Carmen Tafolla wrote the poem titled
Story keeper
Forensic anthropologist from _____assist in identifying the remains of missing migrants in the documentary titled “Missing in Brooks County.
Texas state University
Who is the director of the human rights center in Brooks county.
Eddie Canales
In no more than two sentences, provide one argument that Rogelio Saenz and his co-authors use to dispute the claim that Mexicans in the United States pose a threat to the American way of life.
Rogelio Saenz and his co-authors argue that Mexicans in the United States contribute positively to the economy and society, often filling essential roles in sectors like agriculture, construction, and service industries. They contend that the cultural diversity and contributions of Mexicans enrich American society rather than pose a threat to the American way of life.
Who is author of “Mexican Americans and Immigrant Incorporation”
Edward Telles
In no more than two sentences, explain why “hispanics” constitute and identifiable group.
“Hispanics” constitute an identifiable group because they share a common language, culture, and history rooted in Spanish-speaking countries, primarily in Latin America. This shared heritage and linguistic connection create a sense of community and collective identity among individuals of Hispanic descent, distinguishing them as a distinct group within the broader American society.
Valenzuela, _______, and Zamora authored the article titled “Academia Cuaihli and the Eagle”.
Rubio
The ethnic studies movement seeks an expanded curriculum of our public schools
True
Most standard curricula in Southwestern state lag behind the Mexican American Studies scholarship generated since the 1970s
TRUE
A stanford university study determined that students enrolled in an ethnic studies course at the san francisco ISD performed at a higher academic level than their classmates
TRUE
