Latino & Women's Rights

What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• An agreement that ended the Mexican-American War

• A treaty that started the Mexican-American War

• A trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico

• A peace treaty between Mexico and Spain

What did Mexico give up as a result of the treaty?

• A large area of land to the United States

• Its independence

• Its military forces

• Its gold reserves

What did the U.S. agree to pay Mexico for the land?

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $20 million

• $5 million

What was promised to Mexican people living in the new U.S. territory?

• They could become U.S. citizens

• They would receive free land

• They would be given gold

• They could keep their Mexican citizenship

What was a consequence of the laws passed in places like Texas and California?

• Mexican Americans had to prove they owned their land

• Mexican Americans received free education

• Mexican Americans were given government jobs

• Mexican Americans were exempt from taxes

What land did Mexico give to the U.S. in the treaty?

• Florida and Georgia

• Alaska and Hawaii

• California, Texas, Arizona, and more

• New York and Pennsylvania

What was a consequence of English-only ballots for many Latinos?

• Easier understanding of voting materials

• Difficulty in understanding voting materials

• More voting locations available

• Free language classes

Who signed the Voting Rights Act into law?

• President Abraham Lincoln

• President Lyndon B. Johnson

• President George Washington

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Why does the Voting Rights Act still matter today?

• It is no longer relevant

• New laws make voting harder for some

• It only affects a small group

• It is only a historical document

What did the ability to vote help Latinos fight for?

• Higher taxes

• Better wages, education, and fair treatment

• More holidays

• Free housing