Isabella Juarez

Who were primarily involved in the Zoot Suit Riots?

• European immigrants

• Latino and Mexican Americans

• African Americans

• Asian Americans

What was the Zoot Suit Riot?

• A fashion show

• A dance competition

• A bunch of riots

• A music festival

Where did the Zoot Suit Riots take place?

• New York City, New York

• Los Angeles, California

• Miami, Florida

• Chicago, Illinois

When did the Zoot Suit Riots occur?

• June 3rd, 1940

• June 3rd, 1943

• June 3rd, 1945

• June 3rd, 1950

Why did the Zoot Suit Riots start?

• A protest against the government

• A group of sailors stated they had been attacked by Mexican American Zoot Suiters

• A disagreement over land rights

• A sports event turned violent

What did the Mexican Americans wear to show a difference between them and other soldiers?

• Military uniforms

• Casual clothing

• Zoot suits

• Sailor outfits

What was one of the psychological effects on Whites as a result of the zoot suit riots?

• Whites became more accepting and open-minded

• Whites became fearful and paranoid against the zoots

• Whites became indifferent to the zoot suits

• Whites actively supported the wearing of zoot suits

How many Mexican Americans were arrested during the zoot suit riots?

• 100

• 300

• 600

• 900

Who did the white residents blame for the zoot suit riots?

• The government officials

• The police department

• The Latino youth

• The local business owners

What action did Los Angeles take in response to the zoot suit riots?

• They promoted the zoot suits

• They ignored the issue

• They put a ban on the zoot suits

• They held a cultural festival