TCI Chapter 17: Mexicano Contributions To The Southwest
Which of these words names a geographical feature found in the Southwest?
Mesa
English-speaking people in America commonly use many of the words in the list. Briefly describe how these terms became part of the vocabulary of people in the United States.
Mexicanos started speaking the words around Americans and they picked up those words and continued to use them.
How did the Mexicanos contribute to mining in the West?
They shared their knowledge and tools with other miners
What industry did the United States adopt from the Spanish?
Sheep Raising
What was the subject of Mexican pueblo law, which was used as a basis of U.S. law?
Water rights
What Mexican building material was used in the Southwest because of its suitability in dry climates?
Adobe
Which American music form is influenced by Mexican music?
Country And Western
What was the Mexican legal doctrine of community property rights, which has been adopted by some states?
Couples share property acquired during their marriage.
What is best described in the flow chart?
Exchange of foods between United States and Mexico
What became an important industry in the Southwest because of Mexicano farming techniques?
Fruit Production
What was a Mexicano contribution to farming in the Southwest?
Irrigation systems
Which American laws were influenced by Mexican laws?
Mining
Name an American term that you think has become a part of the vocabulary of other countries or languages. Briefly describe why you think that has occurred.
Person - This comes from the Latin "persona". It was adopted by the French language and then eventually made its way into English.
What professional sport has its roots in Mexico?
Rodeo
The American cowboy borrowed or learned all of these from the Mexican cowboy (vaquero) except
Science and religion
What were the origins of the U.S. traditions of the cattle industry?
Spain
What happened to most of the Mexican people living in the territory given up in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
They Became U.S Citizens
What do the words stampede, canyon, and patio have in common?
They come from Spanish and Mexican Words
How were Mexicanos treated by people who settled in the land ceded to the United States by Mexico?
They were denied their rights
Write a short essay on how life in the United States would be different without the contributions of Mexicanos. In your essay, discuss three aspects of life that would be different. Choose from these categories: • cultural • economic or industrial • legal • language Make sure to convey your ideas clearly, using standard English.
just be prepared to write
