Assignment 6 - Los Periodiqueros of NM, Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, Felix Valera y Morales

Note: The term "periodiqueros" (The Spanish Journalists) was coined by researchers from New Mexico as they investigated the impact of Spanish-language newspaper in that state. The term "periodiqueros" is interchangeable, today, with "periodistas," which has a closer link to Spanish journalists and evades the "printing" background of many of the 19th century newspaper men and women. Nevertheless, "periodiqueros" is the preferred term for the Spanish-language pioneers of the 19th century.



Part 1: From Chapter 2, review the impact of Los Periodiqueros from New Mexico, Page 14, and comment on the three areas that the Spanish press impacted society in the United States, in particular for the Hispanic.(See Page 32)

Part 2: Review Leo Cervantes' observation of the New Mexico Spanish-language press. Did he miss anything, or do you agree with his observation and analysis?

Part 3: What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, when did it happen and how did it impact the United States?

Part 4: Who was Felix Valera y Morales? What was his influence in American society and the press? How is his legacy remembered in the United States?