The inspiration came from the Chicano cultural identity that they wanted to be recognized. It displays issues of Mexican-Americans about race, economy. This helped them get organized and united to better push their struggle for equality and acceptance in the government.
They were experts in exploration and sailing
"manacles of segregation"
"chains of discrimination"
"lonely island of poverty"
"ocean of material prosperity"
Supporters of the spoils system claimed it made government more efficient because like-minded individuals cooperated. Opponents claimed it made government <span>less efficient because it led to arguments. </span>