Chicano Studies - Unit 2

Which of the following best describes the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• 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.

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

• Bloodless and easy

• Violent and difficult

• Similar to the Texas Revolution

• Long and unnecessary

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

• The process by which elites control the masses

• The social and cultural shifts created by the conquering of new lands

• The social structures created by the agrarian development of an economy

• The ability for citizens in a society to assemble and petition

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

• El Rio Grande del Norte and Rio Bravo

• Rio Arriba and Rio Abajo

• Jornada del Muerto and Parajes

• Arizona and Sonora

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

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?

• He is referring to the illusion of democratic freedom that the Anglo population believed they had throughout New Mexico

• He is referring to the casual racism of Euro-Americans towards the Mexican population of the regions

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

• He is referring to the political and economic monopolies that light skinned Mexicans believed they could share with Euro-Americans equally.

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

• bonanza

• mercantile capitalism

• industrial capitalism

• mining

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

• Guaymas

• Hermosillo

• Pheonix

• Tucson

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

• The United States intended to annex the rest of Northern Mexico into the union.

• 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.

• The American government wanted to create a buffer zone between them and the French interventionist government in Mexico.

• The United States intended to further separate the Mexican populations of Arizona and Sonora.

What are the groups that helped Mexican individuals financially and with other services?

• migrant labor

• syndicates

• civic societies

• mutualistas