SSMEYA MA STUDIES Zoot Suit Riots Flashcard

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What were the Zoot Suit Riots primarily about?

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Racial tension

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What type of clothing was central to the Zoot Suit Riots?

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Zoot suits

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Which group was NOT involved in the Zoot Suit Riots? Off-duty police officers, U.S. servicemen, European immigrants, Civilians

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European immigrants

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What was a common misconception about zoot suit wearers?

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They were all draft dodgers.

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Which city was the epicenter of the Zoot Suit Riots?

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Los Angeles

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What did the Los Angeles City Council do in response to the riots? Options: Closed all dance halls, Increased police presence, Banned zoot suits, Imposed a curfew

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Banned zoot suits

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Which community was primarily targeted during the Zoot Suit Riots?

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Mexican Americans

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What was the reaction of local newspapers to the riots?

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They fanned the flames of racism

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What did the U.S. military do to help end the riots? Options: Imposed martial law, Deployed more troops, Barred personnel from leaving barracks, Negotiated with community leaders

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Barred personnel from leaving barracks

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What was the outcome of the Citizens’ Committee report?

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It acknowledged race prejudice