Mexican-American War Treaty

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What was the promise made to Mexican Americans in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

They would be given the option to remain and become U.S. citizens with full civil rights (correct)

They would be subject to forced deportation

They would be relocated to Mexico

They would be granted independence

What did Mexican Americans and African Americans have in common during the mid-1900s?

They both experienced racial segregation (correct)

They both enjoyed full civil rights

They both faced no discrimination

They both held significant political power

What types of public facilities were usually segregated during the mid-1900s, according to the Library of Congress?

Water fountains, restaurants, theaters (correct)

Hospitals, libraries, parks

Post offices, schools, government buildings

Hotels, airports, shopping malls

What challenges did Mexican Americans face in the mid-1900s?

Discrimination, segregation, voter discrimination and disenfranchisement, ethnic stereotyping Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact on many Mexican Americans in terms of land, job opportunities, and political power?

Many had lost their land, job opportunities, and political power Signup and view all the answers

During the mid-20th century, which group predominantly undertook low-paid agricultural work in western states like California and Arizona?

Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Mexican workers Signup and view all the answers

What program brought thousands of Mexicans to the U.S. from 1941-1964 with the aim to undercut domestic wages, break strikes, and impede union organizing?

The 'bracero program' Signup and view all the answers

Which group became the predominant migrant farmworkers in the western states by the mid-20th century?

Mexican workers Signup and view all the answers

What was the highest wage earned by farmworkers at that time?

90 cents per hour Signup and view all the answers

What was a common living arrangement for the farm workers?

Living in a tent while traveling between California and Kansas Signup and view all the answers

What did farmworkers often eat due to their living conditions?

Fruits and some vegetables found growing in the wild Signup and view all the answers

What was lacking for the farmworkers in the fields?

Toilets and cold drinking water Signup and view all the answers

What did the farmworkers lack despite cultivating and harvesting food for others?

Abundance for themselves Signup and view all the answers

Who were the leaders of the United Farm Workers union (UFW) in the 1960s?

César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Signup and view all the answers

What was the slogan of the United Farm Workers union (UFW)?

¡Si, Se Puede. “Yes, we can.” Signup and view all the answers

What was the most famous strike led by the United Farm Workers union (UFW)?

Delano, CA grape strike Signup and view all the answers

Who joined César Chávez and Dolores Huerta to organize hundreds of Filipino workers?

Larry Itliong Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the United Farm Workers union (UFW) according to the text?

To emphasize solidarity of all farm workers across racial lines Signup and view all the answers