How Well Do You Know The Zoot Suit Riots?
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The Zoot Suit Riot started in...
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June 1943
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March 1943
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April 1943
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July 1943
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In 1943 Los Angeles, the Zoot Suit Riots occurred — a progression of contentions between American servicemen against Mexican American young people and different minorities. Take this quiz to find out more.
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The Zoot Suit Riot took place in...
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Georgia
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New Orleans
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Atalanta
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Los Angeles
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A. Los AngelesExplanation
The Zoot Suit Riot took place in Los Angeles. This event occurred in 1943 during World War II when tensions between Mexican-American youth and white servicemen escalated. The riot was sparked by a series of altercations between the two groups, with the Mexican-American youth often targeted for wearing zoot suits, which were considered flamboyant and unpatriotic. The violence lasted for several days, resulting in numerous injuries and arrests. The Zoot Suit Riot is significant as it highlighted racial discrimination and prejudice against Mexican-Americans during this time period.Rate this question:
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Mexican youths were stripped off their suit because the Americans consider wearing it...
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Unpatriotic
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Unfashionable
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Expensive
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Seducing
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A. UnpatrioticExplanation
The correct answer is "Unpatriotic". This is because the Americans consider wearing the suit to be unpatriotic, indicating that the Mexican youths were stripped off their suit as a form of punishment or rejection due to their lack of patriotism.Rate this question:
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The Mexican zoot suit owners were called...
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Pachucos
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Pigs
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Criminals
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Outcast
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A. PachucosExplanation
The correct answer is Pachucos. Pachucos were Mexican-American youths in the 1940s who wore distinctive zoot suits. They were known for their rebellious attitudes and flamboyant style. The term "Pachucos" was used to describe these zoot suit owners and became associated with a subculture that challenged societal norms at the time.Rate this question:
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The riot was also targeted at African Americans and..
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Indian Americans
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Chinese Americans
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British Americans
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Filipino Americans
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A. Filipino AmericansExplanation
The riot was also targeted at Filipino Americans because they were part of the minority groups that were being discriminated against during the incident. This suggests that they were also victims of racial tensions and violence, similar to African Americans.Rate this question:
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The riot occurred during the...
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War of Waterloo
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World War 1
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World War 2
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Brisbane War
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A. World War 2Explanation
The riot occurred during World War 2.Rate this question:
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Altercations first started in these places except...
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Oakland
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San Jose
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Rhodes Island
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San Diego
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A. Rhodes IslandExplanation
The question asks for the place where altercations did not first start. The other three options, Oakland, San Jose, and San Diego, are all locations where altercations are known to have begun. However, Rhodes Island is not typically associated with altercations starting, making it the exception in this list.Rate this question:
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In June 1943, 200 sailors collected and burnt zoot suits in...
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Western Los Angeles
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Central Los Angeles
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Eastern Los Angeles
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Southern Los Angeles
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A. Eastern Los AngelesExplanation
During June 1943, a group of 200 sailors gathered and set fire to zoot suits in Eastern Los Angeles. This suggests that the incident took place in the eastern part of the city, indicating that the correct answer is Eastern Los Angeles.Rate this question:
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Which of the following described the riot as more than a Zoot protest?
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Eleanor Roosevelt
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Emily Roosevelt
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Juan Roosevelt
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Juliet Roosevelt
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In June 1943, how many sailors walked through the main street in downtown Los Angeles?
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12
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10
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13
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11
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