Chicano Studies - Unit 2

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Which of the following best describes the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? Options: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, developed after the Mexican American war, granted Mexico land from the United States on the condition that some U.S. citizens could retain land rights and citizenship. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, developed after the Mexican American war, granted the United States land from Mexico on the condition that some Mexicans could retain land rights and citizenship. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, achieved during the Chicano movement of the 20th century, required that farm workers be given a fair wage. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo forced the United States to protect the religious, cultural and language rights of Mexican citizens throughout the United States.

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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, developed after the Mexican American war, granted the United States land from Mexico on the condition that some Mexicans could retain land rights and citizenship.

Front

When it comes to the "siege of New Mexico" by what narrative did most Americans portray this event?

Back

Bloodless and easy

Front

What is Acuña referring to when using the word "socialization" throughout the unit reading?

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The process by which elites control the masses

Front

What were the administrative regions in Spanish Colonial New Mexico called?

Back

Rio Arriba and Rio Abajo

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Which of the following was NOT an effect that the Sante Fe trail had on New Mexico? It strengthened the capitalist class of the territory, It allowed for the easy movement of Anglo settlers, It increased the gap between Los Ricos and the poor villagers, It increased the economic dependency on Mexico City

Back

It increased the economic dependency on Mexico City

Front

In Occupied America, what does Acuña mean when he uses the phrase "illusion of inclusion" when referring to the Spanish-American population of New Mexico?

Back

He is referring to the illusion of equality that elite Mexicans thought they possessed and used to control poor Mexicans.

Front

What is a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits?

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bonanza

Front

Which city was the cultural center of the Mexican population in Northern Sonora (Arizona)?

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Tucson

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Why did the United States complete the Gadsden purchase years after the original Mexican cession?

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The United States intended to annex the whole of Sonora, but settled for the flat land in southern Arizona and New Mexico to build a railroad instead.

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What are the groups that helped Mexican individuals financially and with other services? Options: migrant labor, syndicates, civic societies, mutualistas

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mutualistas