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What city is our presentation/study based on?
El Modena!
What were Mexican-Americans stripped of that made them financially weak?
Land- Anglos were taking away Mexican-owned property, which weakened the social standing of Mexicans even further.
What war made Mexican-Americans more self-conscious of the injustices they were facing? Why did this bring consciousness?
World War 2 - The majority of people being drafted were Mexican-Americans. When the veterans would return home, some would be denied their veteran benefits simply because of their race. This arose consciousness since they were "men in American uniforms."
What amendment was being violated?
14th Amendment - Guarantees citizenship, equal protection, and due process to all people born or naturalized in the United States
Who protected immigrants and why?
Hint: They benefited from immigrant labor.
Agriculture businessmen - They protected immigrants because of the cheap labor and plentitude of workers.
How did this case advance Mexican American civil rights?
This case advanced Mexican American civil rights by establishing that discrimination based on national origin was unconstitutional
What are the two schools we discussed, and which race attended them?
Roosevelt - Anglo Students
Lincoln - Mexican Students
What is the "Mexican Problem?"
An Anglo-named term that refers to the overpopulation of Mexicans during the 1920s.
Why do you think "separate but equal" is considered unlawful or wrong if both parties receive the same treatment?
Your opinion!