Chicano Quiz

Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement?

• Environmental preservation

• Assimilation

• Education

• Cultural pride

Which of the following was a direct result of the civil rights movement?

• An increase in respect for suburban housewives

• Increased political participation by minority groups

• The revitalization of inner cities

• Increased migration to rural areas

This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate

• publicly funded health care for children

• better economic treatment of migrant workers

• a retirement system for farm laborers

• equal employment opportunities for women

How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?

• People accused of a crime have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers

• Election officials monitor polling sites during elections

• Federal agencies use affirmative - actions guidelines

• People accused of a crime must be informed of their constitutional rights

How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?

• By promoting military service as an opportunity for minority youths

• By filing legal cases to overturn segregation in public facilities

• By organizing an economic boycott to improve working conditions for migrant farmers

• By protesting fines imposed on employers for hiring illegal immigrants