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Avila and The Folklore of the Freeway
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Explore the history and significance of the iconic murals in Chicano Park
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The murals reflect Mexican American culture.
False
True
2
What did the community create during the occupation in 1970?
A makeshift park
A playground
A parking lot
A garden
3
What did the murals in Chicano Park symbolize?
The stories of indigenous Kumeyaay
Chicano pride
San Diego history
Government support of the park
4
Who painted the original murals at Chicano Park?
Local artists
World famous painters and artists
Art students
Government hired painters
5
What year did the community activists seize the land?
1970
1965
1975
1980
6
What did the community demand in 1969 when all freeways were being built in Barrio Logan?
A community park
A freeway noise reduction
More housing
A shopping center
7
Who was Salvador Torres?
A historian
A famous musician
A city official
A resident of San Diego and an artist
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What did the park symbolize for the community?
Economic decline
Loss of identity
Cultural empowerment
Government control
