Harvest of Empire - Epilogue Quiz

What does Gonzalez suggest the US should do to improve its relations with Latin America and Latino immigrants?

Question Answer Choices Strengthen its military presence, enforce stricter immigration laws, and implement economic sanctions. Acknowledge its exploitation, amend its policies, and implement six specific provisions. Expand trade agreements, build a border wall, and reduce funding for urban infrastructure. Increase foreign aid, promote English-only education, and maintain the economic blockade on Cuba.

What does Gonzalez argue the US's colonial dominion over Puerto Rico communicates?

Question Answer Choices That the US supports Puerto Rican independence. That the US values Puerto Rican culture. That the US encourages economic growth in Puerto Rico. That the US sanctions second-class treatment of Puerto Ricans.

What does Gonzalez suggest the US should cease in Latin America?

Question Answer Choices All economic aid. All diplomatic relations. All trade agreements. All military involvement.

What does Gonzalez suggest should be established for native Spanish speakers in American public schools?

Question Answer Choices A new standardized testing system. A mandatory English-only curriculum. A Spanish-only education system. A better bilingual system.

What does Gonzalez suggest should be ended to improve relations with Cuba?

Question Answer Choices The trade agreements. The economic blockade. The immigration policies. The military presence.

What does Gonzalez propose American public schools should encourage?

Question Answer Choices The study of Latin American history. The study of English literature. The study of Spanish as a second language. The study of French as a second language.

What does Gonzalez highlight about the US's historical status as an empire?

Question Answer Choices The US has always been a dominant global empire. The US has held its empire status for a relatively brief period of time. The US has the longest-standing empire in history. The US's empire status is based solely on economic power.

What does Gonzalez suggest would make it difficult for corporations to exploit Mexican laborers?

Question Answer Choices Stricter immigration laws. Increased border security. Higher wages for American workers. A system of common labor between Mexicans and Americans.

What does Gonzalez believe would benefit both Latinos living in cities and local economies?

Question Answer Choices Increasing military presence and enforcing stricter immigration laws. Investing money and resources in urban infrastructure and public schools. Building a border wall and reducing funding for public services. Promoting English-only education and maintaining economic sanctions.

What does Gonzalez call for along the border between Mexico and the United States?

Question Answer Choices A stronger military presence. A new trade agreement. A system of common labor. A stricter immigration policy.