hi what areas of san antonios past were mostly anglo its for a school project!?

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samuel g
S Hi were what areas like neighborhoods in san antonio were once mostly anglo?
yes there were mostly white areas in san antonio the past im talking about like 1950s 1960s era not now and the jefferson high school area was once predomantely anglo and i was asking to give me a list of neighborhoods in san antonios past that were mostly white

Answer 1

Sammie....

I have doubts this is for a school project, and you are just up to your usually segregationist conspiracy rhetoric. But if it will shut you up.

Demographically.....

The Southside of San Antonio has always had a higher percentage of Hispanics than other cultures. The Anglos have a tendency to live on the Northside. And there are more Afican Americans on the Eastside. At the times you mention the Anglos were generally living in the areas of Monte Vista, Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Terrell Hills and Castle Hills, and their surrounding neighborhoods. As I have noted before, people buy where they are comfortable and what they can afford. There is no history of direct segregation in this city and all areas are mixed, however, studies have shown, that in all cities, people have a tendency to segregate themselves by race, education and socioeconomic status. San Antonio is significantly more mixed than many major cities which have distinct, racial and cultural areas. Look at New York which has areas separated by Asian, Italian, and other cultures. This is not specific to any particular city, but is the nature of people to live with people of similar cultures where they are comfortable. In San Antonio, where a significant number of adults do not speak English well or at all, it is normal for them to live in areas where the surrounding population speaks Spanish. It is also quite normal for the moslem people to live close to the mosque. It is just the way people live their lives. There is no distinct bias in this activity.

Why don't you try looking into the US census bureau information for accurate studies of the demographics for the times mentioned.

Answer 2

Sam;

Between you and your buddy (alter ego) we have these types of questions. This is the seventh largest city in the United States and with out a doubt it is one of the finest cities I have ever lived in. I have an English last name but I am also very dark skinned and have brown eyes, I attribute it to being part Micmac Indian. Frankly I am asked often if I am a Mexican or part. I am not offended by this, but because of a great many folks thinking that I am a Hispanic I am treated very much like a Hispanic. Even with my family here my children have married Hispanic, You might say I have a ring side seat. I also am very involved in the raising of one of my granddaughters (15 years old) she lives with us. I would be the very first person to get into a world of trouble if they miss treated her. I still think that you are to young to be asking questions in here, you are suppose to be 13 years old. One of the people that has answered your question is a Medical Doctor and another is a teacher both of them have repeatedly told you that this isn't a problem here in San Antonio,........Do you think that they or I would lie to you and remember that we all have Hispanics in our families.

None of us believe even for a second that a school teacher put you up to this and if so Post the name of the Teacher and the School district and I will be glade to talk to that teacher tomorrow and then I will have a discussion with the school board.

Answer 3

I used to work at Burbank HIgh School. I ran the yearbook and had access to researching of Burbank's history. It used to be primarily country with a highway much like Austin Hwy on the NE part of San Antonio running not far off. They had a big AG department with lots of animals lots of acreage. Big 4H department. A good mix of primarily what texans call anglo and mexican.

I find anglo a real derogatory term. I remember coming to Texas and I was asked if I were Anglo or Mexican. I guess my features are not Native American, but I am dark with dark hair and dark eyes, so Texas didn't know. I was really insulted. Anglo? I have Teutonic Blood. There is absolutely no way anyone was going to insult me calling me an Anglo. Besides, why go back to a tribe of people a millineum ago?

Answer 4

There are no places that are mostly Anglo. You could move next to the whitest person you've ever met only to find out his last name is Garcia or Gomez. Universal City has about 70% white but if you look at the last names you'll find some hispanic blood. Not a cool question to ask dude and I'm white.

Answer 5

Sam,
I also doubt this is for a school project because I doubt you are in school. Why is this so important to you? You keep asking it over and over.

Answer 6

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