How Well Do You Know The Zoot Suit Riots?

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How Well Do You Know The Zoot Suit Riots? - Quiz

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.

Questions and Answers

1.

The Zoot Suit Riot started in...
- A.
  
  June 1943
- B.
  
  March 1943
- C.
  
  April 1943
- D.
  
  July 1943
Correct Answer
A. June 1943

Explanation
The Zoot Suit Riot started in June 1943. This event was a series of racially motivated attacks against Mexican American youths, particularly those wearing zoot suits, by white servicemen stationed in Los Angeles during World War II. The riots lasted for several days and resulted in numerous injuries and arrests. The tensions were fueled by racial prejudice and social tensions, as well as the media's portrayal of Mexican American youths as delinquents. The Zoot Suit Riot is considered a significant moment in the history of civil rights and the Chicano movement in the United States.

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2.

The Zoot Suit Riot took place in...
- A.
  
  Georgia
- B.
  
  New Orleans
- C.
  
  Atalanta
- D.
  
  Los Angeles
Correct Answer
D. Los Angeles

Explanation
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.

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3.

Mexican youths were stripped off their suit because the Americans consider wearing it...
- A.
  
  Unpatriotic
- B.
  
  Unfashionable
- C.
  
  Expensive
- D.
  
  Seducing
Correct Answer
A. Unpatriotic

Explanation
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.

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4.

The Mexican zoot suit owners were called...
- A.
  
  Pachucos
- B.
  
  Pigs
- C.
  
  Criminals
- D.
  
  Outcast
Correct Answer
A. Pachucos

Explanation
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.

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5.

The riot was also targeted at African Americans and..
- A.
  
  Indian Americans
- B.
  
  Chinese Americans
- C.
  
  British Americans
- D.
  
  Filipino Americans
Correct Answer
D. Filipino Americans

Explanation
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.

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6.

The riot occurred during the...
- A.
  
  War of Waterloo
- B.
  
  World War 1
- C.
  
  World War 2
- D.
  
  Brisbane War
Correct Answer
C. World War 2

Explanation
The riot occurred during World War 2.

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7.

Altercations first started in these places except...
- A.
  
  Oakland
- B.
  
  San Jose
- C.
  
  Rhodes Island
- D.
  
  San Diego
Correct Answer
C. Rhodes Island

Explanation
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.

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8.

In June 1943, 200 sailors collected and burnt zoot suits in...
- A.
  
  Western Los Angeles
- B.
  
  Central Los Angeles
- C.
  
  Eastern Los Angeles
- D.
  
  Southern Los Angeles
Correct Answer
C. Eastern Los Angeles

Explanation
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.

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9.

Which of the following described the riot as more than a Zoot protest?
- A.
  
  Eleanor Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Emily Roosevelt
- C.
  
  Juan Roosevelt
- D.
  
  Juliet Roosevelt
Correct Answer
C. Juan Roosevelt
10.

In June 1943, how many sailors walked through the main street in downtown Los Angeles?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  13
- D.
  
  11
Correct Answer
C. 13