Exploring Chicano Perspectives on Education

What major global event was a significant issue for Chicanos in 1968?

• The Gulf War

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• World War II

What was the dropout rate for Chicanos in East Los Angeles during the 1960s?

• One out of three

• One out of five

• One out of four

• One out of two

What was one of the main reasons for the Chicano students' frustration with the education system?

• Overcrowded classrooms

• Cultural discrimination and neglect

• Too many extracurricular activities

• Lack of sports programs

What did the Chicano students call for in their demands to the school board?

• More sports facilities

• Bilingual instruction and Mexican-American history courses

• Longer school hours

• More vacation days

What was the reaction of the school board to the students' survey results?

• They called for another survey

• They partially accepted the results

• They ignored and discarded the results

• They implemented all the suggestions

Who were the Brown Berets?

• A group of teachers

• A paramilitary group advocating direct action

• A student organization

• A local police unit

What was the community's reaction to the police's handling of the protests?

• They supported the police actions

• They were concerned about the brutality and overreaction

• They were indifferent

• They called for more police intervention

What was the significance of the East LA 13 trial?

• It was the first political trial of the Chicano Movement

• It was a minor legal case

• It had no impact on the movement

• It was a trial for unrelated criminal activities

What did the Chicano students' protests in East Los Angeles lead to?

• A movement for educational reform across the country

• An increase in police presence in schools

• A decrease in school funding

• The closure of several schools

What was the outcome of the East LA 13's legal battle?

• They were fined

• They were all convicted

• The case was ultimately thrown out of court

• They were given community service