Lowrider Cars Article

Why are lowriders unique?

• They came from the car culture of the 1940s

• They were decorated to represent the Mexican American culture

• They were popular cars

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How does David Polanco feel about lowrider culture?

• It's about pride, passion, and family

• It leads to gang activity

• It keeps people from getting married

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Why did lowrider culture rise in the late '40s?

• able to get cheap cars to modify

• introduced by the military

• wanted to show loyalty to America

What is a "lowrider"?

• a truck that is high off the ground

• a vehicle altered to drive low

• someone who does not draw attention to themselves

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Why was cruising banned in San Jose in 1986?

• to keep kids off the street

• to help save the environment

• to address violence and crime

San Jose is located in

• Ohio

• California

• Colorado

How long was the ban in San Jose on lowriding cars?

• 36 days

• 36 months

• 36 years

How did lowrider cars become popular?

• expensive and sporty

• only popular actors owned them

• inexpensive cars modified to express themselves