Zoot Suit Riots

Zoot Suit Riots involved

• Japanese Americans

• Mexican Americans

• No Americans

• Germans

Zoot Suit Riots involved

• Japanese Americans

• Mexican Americans

• No Americans

• Germans

What year did the Zoot Suit Riots occur?

• 1943

• 1953

• 1973

• 1963

Why were zoot suits significant to LA's Latino youth?

• As a symbol of countercultural pride

• As a fashion statement

• As a uniform for sports

• As a requirement for school

Who initiated the violent attacks that sparked the Zoot Suit Riots?

• High school students

• Local police officers

• Sailors and soldiers

• Politicians

What movement arose as a result of the Zoot Suit Riots?

• The Environmental Movement

• The Anti-War Movement

• The Chicano Movement

• The Civil Rights Movement

What was the legal response by the Los Angeles City Council to the Zoot Suit Riots?

• Banned all public gatherings

• Declared zoot suits illegal

• Required permits for large suits

• Imposed a curfew on teenagers