25. Document Project 25: Teenagers in Postwar America

**Quiz for Teenagers in Postwar America Document 25.8 A Mexican American Childhood in El-Paso, Texas, 1949**

Quiz for Teenagers in Postwar America Document 25.8: A Mexican American Childhood in El-Paso, Texas, 1949

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. In what way was Gloria Lopez-Stafford’s experiences at school a reflection of her historical context?

Students were equal, integrated, and peaceful.

Mexican American teachers taught the students.

Her school was completely segregated by race.

Tensions existed between races.

2. What impact, if any, did location have on Gloria’s experiences?

El Paso was a violent town with a history of lynching.

El Paso was diverse due to its location, but it still had racial tensions.

El Paso was entirely Mexican American, with no racism.

El Paso was Caucasian and prohibited Mexican immigration.

3. Why would Gloria mention that her teacher was “very white”?

Because she thought she was pretty

To emphasize her difference from herself

To highlight her pale complexion

Because only white women could teach

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