Walkout Quiz

According to the article, how did many teachers feel about Mexican-American students in Los Angeles during the 1960s?

• Many teachers were very concerned for the welfare of their Mexican-American students.

• Many teachers learned Spanish in order to better teach their Mexican-American students.

• Many teachers encouraged Mexican-American students to participate in sports.

• Many teachers did not believe their Mexican-American students were as capable as their American classmates.

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Which text evidence below most strongly supports your answer to the previous question?

• This movement is often referred to as the Chicano Civil Rights Movement.

• Teachers and counselors did not encourage Mexican-American students to go to college.

• Students didn’t have the space or supplies they needed to learn.

• They were tired of being treated differently based on their ethnic background.

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What does unattainable mean in this sentence? “To Barbara, fighting for integration was an unattainable goal—it seemed like reaching for the moon.”

• realistic

• not achievable

• unworthy

• cowardly

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Which of these happened first?

• Barbara led a walkout at her school.

• The Supreme Court ruled in the Brown case.

• The March on Washington took place.

Which word best describes Barbara?

• determined

• apologetic

• immature

• comfortable

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CCSS.L.8.5C

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What can you conclude based on this article?

• In 1954, everyone in America supported integrated schools.

• During the civil rights movement, many people took a stand against inequality.

• Schools in the South are just as segregated today as they were before the Brown ruling.

• The Moton students had little to do with desegregating schools.

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