The Treaty
What year was the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed?
1848
Who wrote Borderlands/ La Frontera?
Gloria Anzaldúa
What does “passing “ mean?
Being perceived as belonging to a different racial or ethnic group.
What does “mestizo” mean?
A person who is mixed Spanish and Indigenous ancestry.
Which amendment promised birthright citizenship and equal protection?
The 14th Amendment.
How much money did the U.S agree to pay Mexico?
15 Million
What two countries are separated by the boarder discussed in Boaderlands?
United States and Mexico
Why did some Mexicans claim Spanish Ancestry?
To avoid discrimination against Indigenous people.
What physical features were used to classify people as white or nonwhite?
Skin Tone or racial appearance.
Who faced major barrier to naturalization?
Mixed- race Mexican Americans
What rights did the treaty promise to protect for Mexicans in the transferee lands ?
The civil Rights
What does Anzaldúa call the boarder?
An “ unnatural boundary “ and an “ open wound”.
Why did some Native Americans pass as Mexican mestizo?
To escape harsh discriminatory law.
What is a racial caste system?
A system that ranks people by race or ancestry.
How did racial discrimination create barriers to citizenship?
People faced unequal treatment and obstacles because of their race or appearance.