Chapter 26

Quiz for Document 26-5: La Raza Peace Moratorium Flyer (1970)

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Question 1

What might the hand-written note “Our Struggle is in the Barrio” mean in the context of the peace movement?A. Barrios are the only locations where Hispanic Americans should protest the Vietnam War.
B. Conditions of injustice in the barrios should also be addressed by the peace movement.
C. Hispanic activists should ignore the Vietnam War and focus on social justice.
D. Violent armed struggle against oppression is necessary in the Barrios.

Question 2

What are the hand-written numerical statistics on the flyer attempting to illustrate about the Vietnam War and its social consequences?A. American casualties in the war are higher than is being reported.
B. Military expenditures are higher than is being reported.
C. The poor are carrying the greatest burden of the war.
D. War casualties disproportionately affect Hispanic Americans.

Question 3

Which of the following statements describing the nature of Vietnam-era anti-war activism might the hand-written notes of the La Raza flyer best support?A. Anti-war activism often expresses concern over a variety of related issues involving race and social justice.
B. Hispanic Americans supported the overthrow of the American system of government.
C. Protesters opposing the Vietnam War often lacked a sense of focus and political purpose.
D. Social progress depended on a strong economy and a prosperous population.