Glossary

American Passages: A History of the United States, Brief, 1st Edition
Ayers, Gould, Oshinsky, Soderlund

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Zion: A term used by the Mormons to describe their "promised land," where they could prosper and live without persecution.

Zionism: Movement to establish a Jewish state in ancient Palestine.

zapping: Process in which viewers rapidly switch from TV program to TV program with a remote control. Also called channel surfing.

zoot suits: Flamboyant outfits that featured oversized trousers; commonly worn by young Mexican American men. Became the symbol of rebellion for some Hispanics. The Los Angeles City Council tried to make it a crime to wear a zoot suit.