Latino-Americans and World War II

What was one way Latino-Americans have shown their citizenship and love for the United States according to the article?

• By participating in cultural festivals

• By serving in the military

• By voting in elections

• By engaging in local governance

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Approximately how many Mexican-Americans participated in World War II?

• About 100,000

• About 200,000

• About 300,000

• About 500,000

According to the article, what new sensation did participation in World War II bring for many Latinos?

• A sense of loss

• A sense of pride

• A sense of belonging

• A sense of isolation

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What was the significance of Mexican-Americans keeping their hands out of their pockets during basic training, according to Private Armando Flores?

• It was a sign of disrespect.

• It was a standard military posture.

• It was considered unprofessional.

• It was a sign of readiness and respect.

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How did Mexican-American women contribute to the war effort during World War II?

What nickname was given to a two-block lane in Silvis, Illinois, due to the number of Mexican-Americans who earned the Medal of Honor during World War II?

• Valor Street

• Hero Street

• Honor Lane

• Warrior Way

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What type of inequality did Mexican-American veterans face when they returned home after World War II?

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What action did the widow of Private Felix Longoria take after being denied the use of the local funeral home chapel?

• She accepted the decision without protest.

• She requested a military funeral in another state.

• She asked the local funeral home if she could use their chapel.

• She organized a community protest.

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Who led the charge to correct the injustice of a funeral home refusing to host a wake for a Mexican-American soldier?

• President Lyndon B. Johnson

• Hector P. Garcia

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Lorena Oropeza

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Where was the soldier eventually allowed to be buried after the intervention?

• Texas State Cemetery

• Arlington National Cemetery

• Puerto Rico National Cemetery

• Corpus Christi Memorial Park

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