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Fleeing Castro
Thousands of Cubans fled to the United States to escape Fidel Castro's Communist rule(s). -
Native Deaths
The death rate among the Native American infants was nearly twice the national average, while life expectancy was several less years than for other Americans. -
Chavez
Chavez and Dolores Huerta established the National Farm Workers Association, formed with the Filipino agricultural union to form the United Farm Workers Organization Committee (UFWOC). -
Reies Tijerina
Founded the Alianza Federal de Mercedes (Federal Alliance of Land Grants) to help reclaim U.S. land taken from Mexican landholders in the 19th century. -
Brown Berets
The Brown Berets organized walkouts in a lot of East Los Angeles high schools. -
President Lyndon Johnson
Established the National Council on Indian Opportunity to 'ensure the programs reflect the needs and desires of the Indian people'. -
Wave of Activism
Different groups pushed for changes for equality. -
Native Lands
Indians went to federal court and gained the rights to their lands. -
Russell Means
Organized the Trail Of Broken Treaties march in Washington, D.C. -
Congress and Federal Courts
Passed the Indian Education Act and passed the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
