Question

Why were Mexican-Americans upset about Felix Longoria's funeral?

He was buried in a segregated plot.

He was denied a proper service.

It could only be held in the funeral home's basement.

His body was detained by the military for too long.

Answer 1

He was denied a proper service.

Answer 2

He was denied a proper service

Step-by-step explanation:

Felix Longoria was a soldier with Mexican Descent who died during his service in world war II. But , he was denied a place in the military's cemetery because of his race.

This caused a lot of Mexican - Americans to be upset.

After receiving enough pressure from Mexican-American community and a lot of white Veterans, the government reversed the decision and prepared a space for Felix Longoria in Arlington National Cemetery.