____________________________ was a 1996 ballot initiative th…

____________________________ was a 1996 ballot initiative that sought to amend the state constitution of California to prohibit public institutions from discrimination on the basis of race, sex or ethnicity. It also meant to outlaw affirmative action in hiring, contracting, and college admissions in the state.

______________________________ was the first case to extend…

______________________________ was the first case to extend the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision (1954) to Mexican Americans recognizing them as a minority group that suffered from racial segregation, and who were protected by the Fourteen Amendment.

Bonus Short Essay Question (worth 5 points):Please answer th…

Bonus Short Essay Question (worth 5 points):Please answer the following question in no less than one paragraph:The Mexican American identity is complex and multifaceted, shaped by a rich history, cultural heritage, and the impact of immigration. Discuss what aspects of the class were most interesting to you in terms of better understanding the challenges and triumphs of navigating between two cultures (both Mexican and American).