“Given that the power to influence decisions that affect our lives is concentrated in the established systems of our government, I felt that I could contribute by participating in that process. There is a place for those who remain outside these processes, but I felt that I could contribute by influencing policy from the inside.”

—U.S. Representative Henry B. González,

“From Participation to Equality,” 1996

What does Representative Henry B. González’s statement about contributing to the political process imply about the role he played in influencing settlement patterns, economic development, and environmental modifications in San Antonio?

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Responses

He sponsored legislation to keep San Antonio residents of Mexican descent segregated in neighborhoods damaged by floods.
He sponsored legislation to keep San Antonio residents of Mexican descent segregated in neighborhoods damaged by floods.

He led the group that approved the construction of a seawall to protect San Antonio residents from damaging floods.
He led the group that approved the construction of a seawall to protect San Antonio residents from damaging floods.

He improved the way of life for underrepresented San Antonio residents of Mexican descent affected by constant flooding.
He improved the way of life for underrepresented San Antonio residents of Mexican descent affected by constant flooding.

He wrote legislation to fund the Olmos Dam and control flooding on the San Antonio River.

He wrote legislation to fund the Olmos Dam and control flooding on the San Antonio River.

are you sure

Yes, I am confident in my response. The statement made by Representative Henry B. González does not indicate any involvement in segregating neighborhoods or approving the construction of a seawall. However, it does imply that he played a role in influencing policy and legislation related to controlling flooding, such as funding the Olmos Dam to protect San Antonio residents from damaging floods.

Based on Representative Henry B. González's statement, it implies that he played a role in improving the way of life for underrepresented San Antonio residents of Mexican descent affected by constant flooding. Specifically, he wrote legislation to fund the Olmos Dam and control flooding on the San Antonio River.