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1. Why do you think this narrative of Governmentally approved atrocities and land theft
towards Latin Americans is not taught in our current history classes?
One reason is that the history of these events might not be well documented or well known. The
history of Latin America has also traditionally been taught from a Eurocentric perspective, which
may not include a detailed examination of the ways in which Latin American peoples were
affected by colonialism. Another reason might be the current political and cultural tensions. It
would make it challenging to approach the subject matter in an unbiased manner, so the
teachers and the education institutions themselves might avoid it.
2. What other perspectives and issues surface when examining this history from the
Western view of the Mexican Americans of California, New Mexico, Texas, and the entire
Southwest?
One perspective/issue that may be highlighted is the role of racism and discrimination in the
displacement of Mexican Americans. This history may also shed light on the ways in which the
U.S. government's policies towards Latin America and its peoples have been shaped by
economic and geopolitical interests. The treaties, legislation, and legal ruling that have been
made in the past can reveal how those were influenced by racism, prejudice and ultimately how
the history and culture of the native peoples has been denied and disrespected.
3. Why does the narrative of lynching only seem to focus on the African American/Black
American experience when many American Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Mexicans,
and other Latin groups also suffered from lynching?
The narrative of lynching in the U.S. has focused primarily on the African American experience
because the vast majority of lynchings that occurred in the United States were on African
Americans. The Civil Rights movement brought national attention to the issue of lynching and
the racism and violence that African Americans faced, while other groups were not included in
the conversation. When lynchings happened to other groups, it might not have been reported, or
recorded as lynching, but rather as mob violence. Another reason may be the lack of
representation and visibility of the American Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Mexicans and other
Latin groups in American history.
4. Why only focus on the African American/Black population when discussing
reparations? Should reparations be part of that discussion with the American Mexicans,
Mexican Americans, Mexicans, and other Latin groups?
When discussing reparations, only African Americans get the focus because slavery and the
legacy of slavery have had a significant impact on African Americans and their descendants.
Once again, the Civil Rights movement brought national attention to the issue of racial inequality
and the need for reparations for mainly African Americans. It is important to consider that
American Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Mexicans, and other Latin groups have also suffered
from racism and discrimination, and some people argue that they deserve reparations as well.
When discussing reparations, these groups should be a part of the discussion as well.
5. A Chicana/Chicano (American Mexican or Mexican American) says: "We didn't cross
the border. The border crossed us." What does this mean, and how does it relate? Does
this account for First People/Indigenous/Native Americans?
The phrase is often used by these three groups to express that the current political boundaries
of the U.S. and Mexico didn’t always exist, and that their ancestors were living on the land that
is now the southwestern U.S. long before the border was established. The phrase emphasizes
the idea that the present day border is an artificial construct that did not take into account the
pre existing communities, cultures, and histories of the people who were living in the region at
the time. This statement does account for First People, Indigenous, and Native Americans
because they faced the same problem as the people of Mexican descent, that being stolen land.
6. Explain the concept of a nation with two shores concerning the Puerto Rican
experience.
The concept of a nation with two shores refers to the experience of Puerto Rico, which is a U.S.
territory located in the Caribbean. Because of its location, many Puerto Ricans have historically
had strong connections to both the island of Puerto Rico and the mainland United States. The
term expresses the idea that the Puerto Rican experience is unique, in that people of Puerto
Rico have ties and connections to both the island and the mainland, and that these connections
shape their experiences, identities, and perspectives. This concept has had a significant impact
on the Puerto Rican experience, particularly when it comes to issues of identity, citizenship, and
political representation.
7. Define the difference between immigration, Repatriation, deportation, resettlement,
and internment. Was there a difference, honestly?
Immigration is the process of entering a country legally or illegally with the intention of settling
there permanently. Repatriation refers to the process of returning a person to their country of
origin, typically after they have been living in another country and can be voluntary or
involuntary. Deportation is the act of officially expelling or banishing a non citizen from a country.
Resettlement is the act of relocating a person or group of people to a new area or country for
the purpose of granting them asylum or protection from persecution and can be voluntary or
involuntary. Internment is the act of confining a group of people, typically in a camp, due to their
race, nationality, or political beliefs. Immigration and resettlement have been directed to various
groups of people, depending on the policies and politics of the time, but it often targeted certain
ethnic or national groups, or people fleeing war. Repatriation, deportation, and internment have
historically been directed at specific groups of people such as immigrants and ethnic minorities.
8. What do Leslie Hiatt, a fifth-grade Bell Gardens Elementary School class, and AB 146
have to do with taking action and creating change in immigration, Repatriation,
deportation, resettlement, and internment?
Leslie Hiatt is a teacher who raised awareness of a 1945 forced deportation of over 2 million
Mexican and Mexican American people under the "Repatriation" program of the 1930s, that was
not taught in her school's curriculum. Her actions led to California Assembly Bill (AB) 146, which
requires ethnic studies for high school graduation in California and to include the study of the
forced expulsion of Mexican Americans and other ethnic groups. This bill was inspired by Leslie
Hiatt's efforts to raise awareness of forced deportation and its impact on Mexican Americans
and other ethnic groups. AB 146 is a step towards creating change in the way immigration,
repatriation, deportation, resettlement, and internment are taught in schools, ensuring that the
history and experiences of different ethnic groups are represented in the curriculum.
9. Why was the narrative of immigration, Repatriation, deportation, resettlement, and
internment ignored for the American Mexicans or Mexican Americans in our history?
These narratives are essential components of the American story. So why are they not
there?
The narrative of immigration, repatriation, deportation, resettlement, and internment has been
ignored for American Mexicans or Mexican Americans in U.S. history because the history of
these events might not be well documented or well known. The lack of representation of
American Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Mexicans, and other Latin groups in American history
also contributes to the under-reporting of their experiences.Also, the social tensions of the past
might have contributed to the lack of attention given to these issues, as it may be seen as
divisive.
10. Why do you think stories like Guy Louis Gabaldon and Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez
are not taught about American war heroes in our schools?
Stories like Guy Louis Gabaldon and Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez may not be taught about as
American war heroes in schools because they are not as well known as other American war
heroes and their stories may not have been widely covered by the media or historians. The lack
of representation of Latinos and other minority groups in American history and media may have
also contributed to the underrepresentation of their contributions and accomplishments.
11. Why has there been no acknowledgment, public apology, or accountability for the
Zoot Resistance, brutality brought upon the American Mexican or Mexican American
community (Pachucas/Pachucos), and the gang-raping of the Mexican American woman
during this time?
There has been no acknowledgment, public apology, or accountability for any of these events
because these events were barely talked about. Once again, because it was Mexican
Americans and other people of similar descent wwe involved, it most likely went under the radar
of society as these people weren't primarily focused on during the time. There were also riots
that occurred in racism and discrimination against Mexican Americans, and may not have been
seen as a distinct event that warranted specific acknowledgement or apology.
12. Why is the crucial civil rights narrative led by Dr. García, Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales,
Reies Lopez Tijerina, and Dr. Ernesto Galarza not seen or taught within the civil rights
narrative?
The crucial civil rights narrative led by Dr. Garcia, Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, Reies Lopez
Tijerina, and Dr. Ernesto Galarza isn't seen or taught within the civil rights narrative because
these people were underrepresented or not acknowledged that well. Their movements may also
not have been emphasized in official historical narratives or curriculum courses. The biggest
reason of them all is the lack of representation and visibility of Latinos and other similar descent
groups in American history and media
contributed to the underrepresentation of their
contributions and accomplishments.
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