The 'East L.A. Walkouts' of 1968 were primarily a protest against:
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Correct answer: Unequal educational opportunities and cultural suppression in public schools
Thousands of Chicano students walked out of high schools to demand bilingual education, Mexican-American history courses, and more Mexican-American teachers. The walkouts were a milestone in the Chicano civil rights struggle, highlighting institutional racism in education.
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