34 Questions
Which event led to the Mexican-American War in 1846?
Texas Revolt
Who is famously associated with the exploration and conquest of the Aztec Empire?
Hernán Cortés
What policy asserted U.S. authority to intervene in Latin America to prevent European intervention?
Roosevelt Corollary
Which legislation restricted immigration based on national origins in the United States?
National Origins Act
What was one aspect of Americanization efforts in Puerto Rico?
Introducing American holidays, customs, and traditions
Which legislation granted U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans as part of Americanization efforts?
Jones Act
How did Americanization efforts impact the Puerto Rican economy?
Modernizing and industrializing along American lines
What role did U.S. military forces play in Americanization efforts in Puerto Rico?
Contributing to Americanization through interactions with locals
How did some Puerto Ricans view certain aspects of Americanization efforts?
As eroding Puerto Rican identity and autonomy
Which act outlined civil government structures in Puerto Rico as part of Americanization efforts?
Foraker Act
What was the main goal of Operation Bootstrap initiated by the government of Puerto Rico?
To modernize and industrialize the island's economy
Which sector saw significant growth in Puerto Rico due to Operation Bootstrap?
Textiles
What key factor did Operation Bootstrap focus on to support industrial growth?
Infrastructure development
Who was the leader of Puerto Rico during the launch of Operation Bootstrap?
Luis Muñoz Marín
What approach did Operation Bootstrap take to attract foreign investment to Puerto Rico?
Offering tax incentives and favorable policies to companies
Which area did Operation Bootstrap emphasize to meet the demands of a modern industrial economy?
Education and workforce training
What was the primary reason for the United States declaring war on Spain in 1898?
American newspapers blaming Spain for the USS Maine incident
Which American naval commander achieved significant victories in both the Caribbean and the Pacific theaters during the Spanish-American War?
Commodore George Dewey
What did the Treaty of Paris in 1898 require Spain to do?
Relinquish control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States
What was a significant consequence of the Spanish-American War?
The emergence of the United States as a global power
Which nation received $20 million as part of the Treaty of Paris following the Spanish-American War?
Spain
What bipartisan approval did the declaration of war against Spain in 1898 receive?
Approval from both political parties in Congress
What was the main purpose of the National Origins Act of 1924?
To favor immigrants from specific regions over others
How did the Bracero Program impact the agricultural labor force in the United States?
It addressed labor shortages in agriculture during World War II
Which regions in the United States primarily benefited from the labor provided by the Bracero Program?
Western States like California and Texas
What impact did the National Origins Act quotas have on immigration until 1965?
They remained in place until they were revised by another act
Which factor influenced the establishment of military forts and missions in the Southwest by the United States?
Treaties with indigenous peoples
What distinguished the Bracero Program from other guest worker initiatives?
It was focused on addressing labor shortages in agriculture
What is cultural syncretism in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean known for?
Blending African, European, and indigenous influences into unique cultural expressions
How do racial disparities manifest in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean?
Darker-skinned individuals often face greater barriers to political representation and economic opportunity
How do discussions about race intersect with debates about national identity in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean?
Race plays a role in broader debates about national identity and nationalism
What types of movements have historically aimed to address racial inequality in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean?
Civil rights movements, advocacy for Afro-descendant rights, campaigns to challenge racial stereotypes
How do structural racism and institutional discrimination impact various aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean?
They continue to affect access to education, healthcare, employment, and housing
What characterizes the rich cultural syncretism in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean?
'Melting pot' blending of various cultural influences such as African, European, and indigenous
Test your knowledge on Pan-Ethnic identities like Hispanic and Latino/a/x, the history of terms, Motivations for Latinx immigration to the U.S., the significance of the Moors to Spanish history, and key events like the Treaty of Tordesillas and the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
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