Mexican-American Discrimination Quiz

Mexican-American Discrimination Quiz

10th Grade

41 Qs

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Mexican-American Discrimination Quiz

Mexican-American Discrimination Quiz

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Sonia McLaughlin

Used 3+ times

FREE Resource

41 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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