In "The Scholarship Jacket," when one of the teachers mentions that Martha is Mexican during the argument, it underscores the racial discrimination faced by Martha. This implies that her ethnicity is being unfairly used against her in the decision-making process for the scholarship, reflecting the broader theme of social injustice and bias in the story.
"Duguello" is a term used among Mexican bandits to signify "no quarter" or "no mercy" given during a confrontation. It was famously used by Mexican bandit Juan Cortina during the 19th century.
"During the argument, she retorted with a sharp response that silenced the room."
He tried to interject during the heated argument, but nobody would let him speak.
from what I've been told, it's Mexican of Yaqui descent. Let the group know what you've heard!
Tree trunks were lashed together to build the Kon-Tikiraft.
the compromise of 1850
the compromise of 1850
education was very difficult during the mexican revolution
Santa Anna.
Lincoln I believe...
Santa Anna.
No, there were no mexican slaves during the war. There is no history book in the world that states that a mexican was enslaved and forced to work for an american.
James Knox Polk was the US president during the Mexican War.
James Knox Polk was the US president during the Mexican War.
Santa Anna.
He is not Mexican during his intro it clearly says he is Dublin Ireland
Scholarship thrived. The arts flourished.