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What occupation was Felix Longoria best known for?
- farm worker and civil rights activist
- organizer of the Chicano Blowouts
- chicano poet
- veteran of World War II
Felix Longoria was a veteran who died in World War II. His body was denied a viewing in a Texas funeral home because he was a Mexican-American.
Felix Longoria was a veteran who died in World War II. His body was denied a viewing in a Texas funeral home because he was a Mexican-American.
Felix Longoria was a veteran who died in World War II. His body was denied a viewing in a Texas funeral home because he was a Mexican-American.
Felix Longoria was a veteran who died in World War II. His body was denied a viewing in a Texas funeral home because he was a Mexican-American.
What was so controversial about Felix Longoria's death?
- He was buried in a segregated plot.
- He was denied a proper funeral service.
- His wake could only be held in the funeral home's basement.
- His body was detained by the military for too long.
Even though Felix Longoria died serving his country in World War II, his family was not allowed to conduct a wake for him in their local Texas funeral home because he was Mexican-American.
Even though Felix Longoria died serving his country in World War II, his family was not allowed to conduct a wake for him in their local Texas funeral home because he was Mexican-American.
Even though Felix Longoria died serving his country in World War II, his family was not allowed to conduct a wake for him in their local Texas funeral home because he was Mexican-American.
Even though Felix Longoria died serving his country in World War II, his family was not allowed to conduct a wake for him in their local Texas funeral home because he was Mexican-American.
What made the poem "Yo Soy Joaquin" an example of Chicano art?
- It was broken into three stanzas.
- It helped shape Chicano cultural identity.
- It mixed Spanish and English words.
- It was originally written in Mexico.
The poem helped Mexican-Americans connect with their shared cultural identity, which was the goal of most Chicano art.
The poem helped Mexican-Americans connect with their shared cultural identity, which was the goal of most Chicano art.
The poem helped Mexican-Americans connect with their shared cultural identity, which was the goal of most Chicano art.
The poem helped Mexican-Americans connect with their shared cultural identity, which was the goal of most Chicano art.
Which region matches up best with "Aztlán"?
- the American Southwest and Northwest
- Meso-America and South America
- Mexico and the American Southwest
- Texas and California
Aztlán was originally the legendary homeland of the Aztecs, but the Chicano movement used the word to describe Mexico and the American Southwest.
Aztlán was originally the legendary homeland of the Aztecs, but the Chicano movement used the word to describe Mexico and the American Southwest.
Aztlán was originally the legendary homeland of the Aztecs, but the Chicano movement used the word to describe Mexico and the American Southwest.
Aztlán was originally the legendary homeland of the Aztecs, but the Chicano movement used the word to describe Mexico and the American Southwest.
Where did the name Chicano come from?
- The government asked Mexican-Americans to adopt a new identity on the census.
- Chicano was a friendly word from California neighborhoods.
- Mexican-American units in the American army were nicknamed "Chicano units."
- The word Chicano describes Mexican-Americans' unique cultural identity.
The name Chicano was originally a derogatory name for the children of Mexican immigrants, but some Mexican-Americans adopted it to reflect their part-Mexican/part-American cultural identity.
The name Chicano was originally a derogatory name for the children of Mexican immigrants, but some Mexican-Americans adopted it to reflect their part-Mexican/part-American cultural identity.
The name Chicano was originally a derogatory name for the children of Mexican immigrants, but some Mexican-Americans adopted it to reflect their part-Mexican/part-American cultural identity.
The name Chicano was originally a derogatory name for the children of Mexican immigrants, but some Mexican-Americans adopted it to reflect their part-Mexican/part-American cultural identity.
During the Chicano movement, what did the concept of Aztlán represent?
- equal rights and opportunities from the government
- the right to protest unfair hiring practices
- their cultural and political homeland
- the right to speak Spanish in classrooms
To many Mexican-Americans during the Chicano movement, Aztlán represented their cultural homeland in the American Southwest. To some, it also represented their political homeland because they viewed the United States government as a conqueror and occupier.
To many Mexican-Americans during the Chicano movement, Aztlán represented their cultural homeland in the American Southwest. To some, it also represented their political homeland because they viewed the United States government as a conqueror and occupier.
To many Mexican-Americans during the Chicano movement, Aztlán represented their cultural homeland in the American Southwest. To some, it also represented their political homeland because they viewed the United States government as a conqueror and occupier.
To many Mexican-Americans during the Chicano movement, Aztlán represented their cultural homeland in the American Southwest. To some, it also represented their political homeland because they viewed the United States government as a conqueror and occupier.
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