Harvest of Empire - Part 3, Chapters 12-13 Quiz

Which hybrid music genres does Gonzalez argue Latinos helped create in the US?

Question Answer Choices Hip hop and country rock. Merengue and classical fusion. Salsa and blues. Reggaeton and Latin jazz.

What does Gonzalez argue is the foundation of Anglo anxieties about Latino immigration in Chapter 12?

Question Answer Choices The fear that English will be eclipsed by Spanish as the dominant language in the US. The concern that Latino immigrants will dominate the job market. The fear that Latino immigrants will undermine American cultural values. The belief that Latino immigrants will take over political offices.

What does Gonzalez argue is the result of American manufacturers relocating to developing countries?

Question Answer Choices It increased the quality of manufactured goods. It reduced the need for free trade agreements. It maximized profits via cheap labor. It improved working conditions for laborers.

What does Gonzalez say about the impact of free trade zones (FTZs) on local economies?

Question Answer Choices They increased wages for all workers. They improved local infrastructure. They often led to child labor and abuse of workers. They eliminated unemployment.

What does Gonzalez recommend as a solution to Anglos' language anxiety in Chapter 12?

Question Answer Choices Bilingual education. Increased immigration restrictions. Cultural assimilation programs. Strict English-only policies.

What does Gonzalez argue has had the greatest impact on mainstream culture from Latino contributions?

Question Answer Choices Cinema. Literature. Music. Theater.

What does Gonzalez say about the maquilas' recruitment practices in Mexico?

Question Answer Choices Most maquilas recruited rural women as workers. Most maquilas recruited skilled laborers from abroad. Most maquilas recruited urban men as workers. Most maquilas recruited young children as workers.

What does Gonzalez say about the environmental impact of maquilas in Mexico?

Question Answer Choices Strict environmental regulations improved air quality. Advanced technology eliminated pollution. Increased environmental awareness reduced waste. Lax environmental regulations created pollution and illness.

What does Gonzalez argue about the representation of Latinos in social studies, Hollywood films, or television programs?

Question Answer Choices Latinos are overrepresented. Latinos are frequently celebrated. Latinos are disproportionately excluded. Latinos are accurately represented.

What does Gonzalez argue is a major impact of neoliberal trade policies on Latin American economies?

Question Answer Choices They have widened the gap between the rich and the poor. They have reduced unemployment rates. They have strengthened local industries. They have eliminated poverty.