Mexican-American Discrimination Quiz

What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo for Mexican citizens living in the territory obtained by the U.S.?

• They were forced to leave the territory.

• They were given the option to remain and become U.S. citizens with full civil rights.

• They were given land and job opportunities.

• They were immediately granted political power.

By the mid-1900s, what types of discrimination did Mexican-Americans face?

• Only voter discrimination

• Only job discrimination

• Discrimination, segregation, voter discrimination, disenfranchisement, and ethnic stereotyping

• Only ethnic stereotyping

Which groups of workers did most of the low-paid, physically-demanding agricultural work in western states like California and Arizona in the 19th century?

• European immigrants

• Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Mexican workers

• African American workers

• Native American workers

What was the primary purpose of the 'bracero program' that brought thousands of Mexicans to the U.S. from 1941-1964?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To provide educational opportunities

• To undercut domestic wages, break strikes, impede union organizing, and solve World War II labor shortages

• To establish new agricultural techniques

What was an important part of the Chicano Movement in the American Southwest?

• Bringing attention to the experiences of Chicano and Chicana farm workers

• Promoting industrial development

• Encouraging urbanization

• Supporting technological advancements

According to Luis Contreras, what was one of the challenges faced by migrant farm workers regarding their living conditions?

• Lack of permanent residence

• Access to luxury goods

• High wages

• Availability of modern technology

What did Luis Contreras mention about the schooling of migrant farm workers?

• It was incomplete due to frequent moving

• It was of high quality

• It was conducted online

• It was provided by private tutors

What did Dolores Huerta say about the wages of farm workers?

• They were earning about 70 cents an hour

• They were earning about 5 dollars an hour

• They were earning about 10 dollars an hour

• They were earning about 20 dollars an hour

According to Dolores Huerta, what were some of the conditions faced by farm workers in the fields?

• Lack of toilets and cold drinking water

• Access to modern amenities

• High-quality rest periods

• Short working hours

What did César Chávez find ironic about the farm workers' situation?

• They had nothing left for themselves despite cultivating and harvesting food

• They were the highest-paid workers

• They had the best living conditions

• They had access to abundant resources