Crystal City Student Walkout Quiz

What year did the Crystal City student walkout begin?

• 1971

• 1980

• 1969

• 1975

Why were Mexican American students initially upset about the cheerleader selection?

• They were not allowed to participate in sports.

• They were not given any scholarships.

• They were limited to one cheerleader position.

• They were not allowed to speak Spanish.

What was one of the demands of the students during the walkout?

• More shop and home economics classes

• Recruitment of more Hispanic teachers

• More sports activities

• Longer school hours

Who invited the student leaders to Washington, D.C.?

• Sen. Edward Kennedy

• Sen. George McGovern

• Sen. Ralph Yarborough

• The President

What was the result of the student walkout in terms of school board elections?

• Anglo candidates won all positions

• Mexican American candidates swept the elections

• No elections were held

• The elections were postponed

What did the Texas Education Agency (TEA) do in response to the walkout?

• They increased funding for the schools

• They closed the schools permanently

• They sent negotiators to end the walkout

• They ignored the situation

What was the role of Texans for the Educational Advancement of Mexican Americans (TEAM) during the walkout?

• They built new schools

• They funded the school board

• They provided teachers to educate striking students

• They organized protests

What change occurred in the Crystal City schools within two years after the walkout?

• The schools stopped teaching English

• The schools were closed

• The schools became private institutions

• The faculty and administration reflected the Mexican American majority

What was the significance of the Crystal City student walkout?

• It inspired other communities facing discrimination

• It was a minor event with little impact

• It was forgotten quickly

• It led to the closure of the school

What phrase became a rallying cry for the movement?

• Power to the people

• Justice for all

• Sí, se puede

• We shall overcome