HUMA 1305 Mexican American studies
shinnayumiHUMA 1305 Fall 2013
Exam I Dr. J. Ross-Nazzal
I. Select three (3) and answer using evidence from the textbook and lectures and e readings (required) plus any o the provided optional resources as you see fit in at least 500 words each. Cite in accordance with MLA or APA.
A. Explain the Mexican origin myth.
B. How did liberties differ between Mexicans living in Texas and Mexicans living in California prior to the US-Mexican War?
C. How did the Mexican-American War impact the liberties of Mexicans residing in the Republic of Texas?
D. Discuss the culture of rural Mexican Americans in the nineteenth century.
E. What’s the significance of the Gadsen Purchase?
F. Explain the significance of Joaquin Murieta.
G. Explain the Cart War (1857).
H. What’s the significance of the Black Hand and White Caps?