The 1968 East LA Walkouts

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Where does the word 'Chicano' come from?

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It is a Mexican Spanish abbreviation of Mexicanos

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What was the main issue of Chicano activists in East Los Angeles in the late 1960s? Options: Racial segregation in schools, Lack of economic opportunities, Police brutality, Unequal educational opportunities

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Unequal educational opportunities

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What issue besides educational inequality did Chicanos protest in the sixties and seventies?

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Racism

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What did the slogan 'brown is beautiful' mean?

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Promoting the beauty of Mexican American culture, Advocating for racial equality, Rejecting negative stereotypes of Mexican Americans.

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What problems did Mexican-American students face in the 1960s? Options: Poorly maintained school buildings, Overcrowded classrooms, Discrimination from teachers, All of the above

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All of the above

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Who was Sal Castro?

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A teacher who guided the East LA Walkouts

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Why did the students take 'direct action'?

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To gain media attention, To show their unity and determination, To put pressure on the school system

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How many students walked out in protest in 1968?

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Thousands

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What action did the students take when their demands were not met?

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They organized a sleep-in at the school board offices.

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Which of the following is inaccurate about the legacy of the East LA Walkouts? There are over 5,000 elected officials who are Latino, The high school dropout rate is about the same now as it was back then, There are Mexican history classes in every school, Gave many Chicanos a sense of pride in their heritage

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There are Mexican history classes in every school