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28 Cards in this Set
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What do almost all U.S. Hispanics share in common?
What are the most common places of origin? |
Trace their heritage back to Latin America or Spain
Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain |
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What did much of the southwestern U.S. used to be? When? What has been the result?
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Mexican territory before the Mexican American War (1846-1848)
Many Mexican American families have resided in this area for generations |
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What caused the immigration from Mexico in the early 20th centure? What was the result?
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Revolution of 1920-1917.
This established large Mexican communities in such places as Kansas City and Chicago |
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When did Puerto Rican immigration begin to increase? Why? What was the result?
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World War II
Expanding job market and availability of reg. airline flighs. Large Puerto Rican communities established in NY, CT, RI, Ill. |
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Describe the Jones Act of 1917. What has benn the effect?
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Lets Puerto Ricans be citizans by birth & allows movement between the mainland and island.
We effect eachother |
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What caused 4 large waves of immigration from Cuba to the U.S. during he 2nd half of the 20th century?
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Economic, social, & political conditions
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When were the first 2 waves of immigration? What happened shortly before?
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1959 & 1965. Fidel Castro gained power.
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Describe the Mariel boat lift.
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Occured during a 5 month period in 1890
3rd wave (125,000 people) |
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What stalled the wave of refugees in 1994? What was the result?
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Because of a U.S. policy limited Cuban visas to about 2700 a year.
Most were taken to refugee camps in Guantamano Bay, or forced back to Cuba. |
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Where have many Cubans settled in the U.S.? Where else?
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Miami area
New Jersey, Illinoise, & elsewhere |
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Describe Mexico Cities Plaza de la Constitucion and the cathedral located there
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1 of worlds largest plazas
Made by Hernan Cortez with stones from rubble of temples & palaces Model afer ones in Toledo and Granado (began: 1525) (ended: 1513) |
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What is a year round sport in the Caribbean? Which countries have winter leagues?
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Baseball
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela |
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Describe the Serie del Caribe
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Winer Season Championship
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What is San Carol del Bariloche? What is its nickname and why?
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1 of Argentinas most popular ressort towns
The Switzerland of South America (because of steep streets and many mountains) |
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Describe the Centro Civicio
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Popular attraction at noon when 4 wooden figures emerge & move in rotatoin (represent indigenous, conquistador, colonial, missionary)
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How are Madrids streets at night? Why?
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Rarely emplty because of landmarks and cultural attractions
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Describe Cibeles
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Statue/ fountain are cities symbol and popular gathering place for special events
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What/ where is the Plaza Morazon?
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Main square in Hoduras Capitol (Tegucigulpa)
Named after Francisco Morazon (great national hero) -tried unsuccesfully to bring Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica under one government |
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Describe Mexico City's subway/metro
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Reliable & inexpensive
Serves 5 million passengers per day Displays archaeological treasures unearthed at that location as it was being built |
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How are community improvements made in Latin America? Who is involved?
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By young people in Guatemala and Honduras
Local governments and organizations help to organize volunteers for projects |
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Where does Yrma live? Where does she look for local entrtainment infrmation
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Chicago w/ family
Spanish language papers |
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How many Hispanic residents are there in Chicago?
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1 million
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What is the name of Yrma's neighborhood? What are most of the residents?
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Pilsen
Mexican American |
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What does Yrma's community offer? What types of businesses and services can one find?
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A large variety of products/services
Tortilla factories, bilingual doctors, lawyers, dentists, grocery stores, bookstores, restraunts, and travel agencies |
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What is located a few blocks from Yrma's house? Describe.
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Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Works by Meican and Mexican Americans are always on view |
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Why do other people of Chicago come to Yrma's neighborhood?
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Looking for special products/ services it offers
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What does Yrma's neighborhood exemplify?
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How many Hispanic communities throughout the U.S. provide unique goods and services to the entire population of the city
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How does Pilsen fit into our society?
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Part of the diverse mosaic of cultures that make the U.S. a multicultural society
(meltingpot) |
