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This passage is adapted from a review of a 1991 book.

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Garcia's Argument · The "Mexican American Generation" was more radical and politically diverse than historians recognized

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Main Conclusion / Critique · Garcia’s study has two flaws

Major Premise / Critique · Garcia’s analysis is inconsistent

He undermines his own claim that the Generation is political diverse.

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Premise · Groups were diametrically opposed to each other

One group emphasized assimilation; another group emphasized bilingual education.

Gracia's Analysis · Acknowledge but dismiss as insignificant

Premise / Critique · These differences were not insignificant

Major Premise / Critique · Garcia may be exaggerating how representative the Generation's views were

The Mexican American population may not have shared those views.

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Garcia's Argument · Leaders wanted full civil rights for US residents of Mexican descent

More Mexican Americans born in the US and more politically active

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Premise / Critique · Did the Mexican American population share these views?

It's unclear. Need to have better understanding how patterns of bilingualism, rates of immigration, and variations in ethnic consciousness impacts politics to answer the question.

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“Ethnic consciousness” isn’t cited by Garcia as something that increased political activity among Mexican Americans.

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There’s no evidence that Garcia believes this. In fact, he argues that greater assimilation lead to greater interest in political activity.

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There’s no evidence that Garcia believes this. “Militancy” is mentioned only in connection with the Chicanos of the 1960s and 1970s.

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Not supported, because Garcia believed the “inclusive” rhetoric of WWII slogans influenced Mexican Americans.

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