Q You will watch the 1st Episode of the series Latino Americans, Foreigners in their own Lands. Take notes (Links to an external site.)as you watch the documentary and make connections between the content of the slides, the concepts we have covered and the events depicted in the documentary. For this journal entry choose 4 of the following prompts to reflect upon and explain in your own words. You can record a video of yourself (Links to an external site.) answering 4 of these prompts or write your responses in the textbox provided. 1. Who was the “Californio” Mariano Vallejo? What happened to him and his land? 2. What caused the Mexican American War, and what were some of its consequences? 3. How does the Gold Rush affect Mexican Americans? 4. Who were “Las Gorras Blancas” (The White Caps) in New Mexico? 5. Reflect on the title of this episode. How does it relate to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the Gadsden Purchase. 6. Identify an example of cultural affirmation & resistance from this episode. You can refer to the PBS website (Links to an external site.) for more resources. EMCC Library link (Enter MEID/ Password as needed) (Links to an external site.) Tips: Copy and paste the prompts into the answer box to ensure you address them all. Use your own words, avoid plagiarism. This assignment aligns with the following learning objectives and outcomes: 1. Summarize key historical and political events that led to the geopolitical formation of what we now know as the Unites States' Southwestern region. 2. Name relevant Spanish and Mexican American figures from the module and explain their contributions. Rubric Apply the concepts Apply the concepts Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescriptor 100 to >89.0 pts Entry follows the prompts and addresses all requirements; answers ALL of the prompts with direct course / reading/ notes references; reflection is clearly connected to the material. Writing exhibits a thoughtful reflection and application of the theory/ terminology. Free of mechanical and spelling errors. 89 to >71.0 pts Entry follows the prompts; answers ALL or MOST of the prompts with direct course / reading/ notes references; reflection is connected to the material. Demonstrates comprehension of the material/ assignment. Mostly free of mechanical and spelling errors 71 to >60.0 pts Entry vaguely addresses the prompt ; answers to prompts are ambiguous; argumentation is weak with scant connections to the material; multiple mechanical and/ or spelling errors. 60 to >0 pts Off prompt/ no submission 100 pts Total Points: 100