Questions and Answers
Which city did the Labor Federation announce: 'Employ no Mexican while a white man is unemployed'?
Los Angeles
Who was the President that mobilized public opinion against Mexicans during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
Which Mexican artist was detained during the repatriation campaigns in the early 1930s?
David Alfaro Siquieros
What right was affirmed by section 7a of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)?
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The United Front Committee of Agricultural Workers (UFC) organized a 1932 strike of which agricultural workers?
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During the 1920s, which group made up the other portion of garment workers on the west coast besides Mexican women?
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Which union did the National Miners' Union seek assistance from during the Gallup coal strike of 1933?
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Senator Dennis Chavez helped get work relief programs to Spanish-speaking communities in which state?
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During the South Texas onion strike in 1935, what did La Asociacion de Jornaleros change its name to?
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What strike did Emma Tenayuca become involved with at sixteen?
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Which statement is not true about the 1938 San Antonio pecan shellers' strike?
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The efforts of Rafael Arcero contributed to the formation of which union?
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Which groups were considered restrictionists during the 1920s debate on Mexican immigration?
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Who was the large-scale farmer that declared the congressman Box bill would mean the end of agricultural development in the West?
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Which standard for rejection in denying visas for Mexicans was not considered by late 1928?
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If you lived in San Antonio during the 1920s and believed in 'la epoca de la concordancia,' which class were you part of?
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Which statement is not true about LULAC?
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In which California city was the Mendez v. Westminster case centered?
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What was the legal justification for segregating Mexican children based on the opinion of California State Attorney General U.S. Webb?
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Which President made the best use of radio?
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What event from the Great Depression does TV producer Norman Lear recall?
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Before he was commissioned for the Detroit Institute of Arts, where did Diego Rivera create a mural in 1930?
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Which of the following statements does not apply to the East Wall of the Detroit Industry murals?
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On the West Wall of the Detroit Industry murals, which technology is presented as a symbol of both the positive and destructive sides of industry?
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In which country did Henry Ford's 'Fordlandia' rubber plantation exist?
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Study Notes
Labor and Repatriation
- The Labor Federation of Los Angeles asserted the exclusion of Mexican workers while white individuals remained unemployed.
- Herbert Hoover, as President, mobilized public opinion against Mexicans to distract from the economic crisis during the onset of the Great Depression.
- David Alfaro Siquieros, a Mexican artist, was detained during federal government's repatriation campaigns in the early 1930s.
Labor Rights and Strikes
- Section 7a of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) affirmed the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining.
- The United Front Committee of Agricultural Workers (UFC) organized a strike in 1932 for sugar beet workers.
- In the 1920s, Mexican and Jewish women comprised a significant part of garment workers on the West Coast.
Union Collaborations and Advocacy
- During the 1933 Gallup coal strike, the National Miners' Union sought assistance from La Liga Obrera de Habla Español.
- Senator Dennis Chavez advocated for work relief programs for Spanish-speaking communities, notably in New Mexico.
- The Agricultural Workers' Union emerged from La Asociacion de Jornaleros during the South Texas onion strike in 1935.
Prominent Figures and Events
- Emma Tenayuca participated in the cigar workers' strike at the age of sixteen.
- The 1938 San Antonio pecan shellers' strike did not receive full support from LULAC and UCAPAWA as implied.
- Rafael Arcero played a key role in forming the United Auto Workers union.
Immigration and Labor Movement Dynamics
- Labor unions were among the "restrictionists" in the 1920s debate on Mexican immigration.
- Samuel Parker Frisselle, a large-scale farmer, criticized Congressman Box's bill, arguing it would hinder agricultural development in the West.
- By late 1928, rejecting visas for Mexicans did not standardly include suspicions of being "reds" or "anarchists."
Social Class and Organizations
- In 1920s San Antonio, the "comprador" class advocating "la epoca de la concordancia" identified as part of Los Ricos.
- LULAC's influence extended through its newsletter, "La Prensa," but claims about its impact need further scrutiny.
Legal Context and Segregation
- The Mendez v. Westminster case centered in Garden Grove, California, challenging segregation of Mexican children.
- California State Attorney General U.S. Webb justified segregation by arguing Mexicans fell under state laws applied to Indians.
Artistic and Cultural Contributions
- Franklin D. Roosevelt effectively utilized radio as a communication tool.
- TV producer Norman Lear recalled his grandfather's correspondence with President Roosevelt during the Great Depression.
- Diego Rivera created a mural in San Francisco in 1930, before his commission for the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Visual Art and Symbolism
- The East Wall of the Detroit Industry murals did not depict the themes of war and peace as opposites through representations of hawks and doves.
- The West Wall features aviation technology as a dual symbol reflecting both the benefits and dangers of industrial progress.
Historical Context of Industrialization
- Henry Ford's "Fordlandia," a rubber plantation, was established in Brazil, reflecting industrial ambitions beyond U.S. borders.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chic Class 04. This quiz covers significant historical events and figures related to labor and immigration dynamics in Los Angeles during the Great Depression. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of this pivotal era.
