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The Mexican American Generation of the 1930s-1950s organized the first significant civil rights movement by Mexican Americans in the United States. Which of the following is FALSE about this generation?

Cesar Chavez began a twenty-five day fast on February 14, 1968, and ended his fast by taking Communion with Democratic senator and presidential candidate ___________________________.

True or False. Though discriminated against by nearly every New Deal agency, Mexican Americans were never entirely excluded from participation in federal work relief.

Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta organized Mexican Americans to:

The federal Immigration and Control Act of 1986:

What is the significance of Aztlan in Chicano identity and activism?

Short Essay Question (worth 5 points):Please type your response below to answer the following question in no less than one paragraph:How did Mexican Americans’ perceptions of ethnic identity and citizenship change from the 1950s to 1980s? How did they promote equality, political participation, and civil rights during this same time period?

____________________________ was a 1996 ballot initiative that sought to amend the state constitution of California to prohibit public institutions from discrimination on the basis of race, sex or ethnicity. It also meant to outlaw affirmative action in hiring, contracting, and college admissions in the state.

All of the following increased or improved substantially within a few years following the 1968 Edcouch-Elsa High School “walkout” EXCEPT

Jaime Escalante told his math class that they needed “ganas” to continue in their pursuit of higher education. What does “ganas” mean?