Gregorio Cortez became a source of inspiration to the poor Tejanos at the turn of the 20th century because of which of the following? (Choose ALL correct answers.) A. As the corrido told the story of Cortez, he had positive traits such as bravery. B. Cortez escaped capture by a posse of more than 300 men and walked over 500 miles to try to survive. C. Most Tejanos believed he was a victim of racial discrimination. D. Many Tejanos identified with Cortez because they had also been treated unfairly, and even violently, by the Texas Rangers.

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Gregorio Cortez became a source of inspiration to the poor Tejanos at the turn of the 20th century because of which of the following? (Choose ALL correct answers.)

A. As the corrido told the story of Cortez, he had positive traits such as bravery.
B. Cortez escaped capture by a posse of more than 300 men and walked over 500 miles to try to survive.
C. Most Tejanos believed he was a victim of racial discrimination.
D. Many Tejanos identified with Cortez because they had also been treated unfairly, and even violently, by the Texas Rangers.
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