Walkout in Crystal City Quiz

What event helped launch the Latino civil rights movement in Crystal City, Texas?

• A court ruling

• A teacher strike

• A city council election

• A student walkout

In what year did the Crystal City student walkout take place?

• 1975

• 1965

• 1969

• 1972

What was one of the main reasons for the student walkout in Crystal City?

• Lack of sports facilities

• Poor cafeteria food

• Unfair cheerleader selection process

• High tuition fees

Who was overrepresented in the local government and school officials in Crystal City?

• Asian Americans

• Anglo minority

• African Americans

• Mexican Americans

What did the students demand during the walkout?

• Better cafeteria food

• More Hispanic teachers and counselors

• Longer school holidays

• More sports activities

Which U.S. Senator invited Crystal City student leaders to Washington, D.C.?

• Sen. John McCain

• Sen. George McGovern

• Sen. Edward Kennedy

• Sen. Ralph Yarborough

Where did the striking students meet for classes during the holidays?

• In the school gym

• In a community dance hall

• In a public library

• In a local church

What was the outcome of the student walkout in Crystal City?

• The students were expelled

• The school board ignored the demands

• The walkout continued indefinitely

• Student demands were reluctantly approved

What significant change occurred in Crystal City schools within two years of the walkout?

• The school board was dissolved

• The students stopped attending school

• The faculty and administration reflected the Mexican American majority

• The schools were closed

What phrase became a rallying cry for the movement and later U.S. immigration reform protests?

• Sí, se puede

• Viva la revolución

• Libertad y justicia

• Unidos venceremos