The 1968 East LA Walkouts

The 1968 East LA Walkouts

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does the word 'Chicano' come from?

Back

It is a Mexican Spanish abbreviation of Mexicanos

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Unequal educational opportunities

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Racism

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the slogan 'brown is beautiful' mean?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

All of the above

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Sal Castro?

Back

A teacher who guided the East LA Walkouts

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the students take 'direct action'?

Back

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

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