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United States Signs the Treaty of Guadalupe
Who- Mexicans and Americans
What- Treaty of Guadalupe
Where- United States
When- 1848
Why- The United States signs the Treaty of Guadalupe after the Mexican- American War, saying to respect Mexicans' land claims.
Significance: The treaty added 525,000 square miles to the United States.
Rich, Carson D. Ahora Latino Journal. N.p., 3 May 2014. Web. 27 Apr. 2015. (Picture) -
Treaty Of Guadalupe
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"Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo." History.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2015. http://www.history.com/topics/treaty-of-guadalupe-hidalgo. -
The Chicano Movement
Who- Mexican Americans
What- Mexican Americans adopt the name "Chicanos" which used to have a negative connection but they decide to call themselves that with pride.
Where- United States
When- Late 1960's
Why- To show that they are commited to being involved with politics and gaining rights for all Latinos.
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Chicano Movement
Pedro Acevez Interview, Seattle Civil Rights & Labor History Project. 27 January 2006 by Edgar Flores and Oscar Rosales. (Picture)
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Gonzales Takes a Stand
Who: Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales
What: Gonzales decides to become apart of the Democratic Party and antipoverty programs. He creates the Crusade for Justice program.
Where: Denver, Colorado
When: Late 1950's and Early 1960's
Why: He felt that politics did little to support Mexican- Americans.
Significance: Made the term "Chicano" popular, and made the Chicano community united.
"Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales exhibit". North Denver Tribune. June 17, 2009. Retrieved April 27 2015 -
Latinos Demand Justice
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Colker, David. "Reies Lopez Tijerina dies at 88; Chicano rights movement leader." Los Angles Times 22 Jan. 2015. Web. 29 Apr. 2015. http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-reies-lopez-tijerina-20150123-story.html. -
Latinos Demand Justice
Who: Reies Tijerina
What: Tijerina and others go to the Rio Arriba County Courthouse to fight for justice.
Where: Rio Arriba County Courthouse
When: June 5th 1967
Why: To fight for justice for Latinos
Significance: Two police officers were wounded as a result of a gun battle that broke out. Tijerina was also arrested.
Gonzalez, Christina. Borderzine. N.p., 4 July 2009. Web. 27
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MAYO Begins to Protest
Who: Mexican American Youth Organization
What: College students form the Mexican American Youth Organization to lead school walkouts & demonstrations to protest against discrimination.
Where: San Antonio, Texas
When: June & July 1967
Why: To gain independence and rights for Mexican Americans, including gaining control of education.
Barrios, Greg. Teaching Tolerance. N.p., 1 Apr. 2009. Web. 27 Apr. 2015. -
The Brown Berets
Who: Working-class Chicano students
What: A group of students form The Brown Berets, they held school walkouts, and protected students that were on strike.
Where: Los Angeles
When: 1967
Why: To protest against police brutality, fight for bilingual education and better schooling for Hispanic children.
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The Brown Berets
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"La Marcha de la Reconquista." Notes from Aztlan . N.p., 4 May 2014. Web. 29 Apr. 2015. <http://www.notesfromaztlan.com/2014/05/03/la-marcha-de-la-reconquista-may-5-1971/ -
La Raza Unida
Who: José Angel Gutiérrez
What: Gutiérrez creates La Raza Unida. (United People)
Where: Crystal City, Texas
When: 1970's
Why: The goal of the party was to improve education and end job discrimination.
Significance: Raised awareness for the need of a better education for Latinos. La Raza Unida spread into other parts of the United States.
Moreno, Josue. Borderzine. N.p., 21 Sept. 2012. Web. 27 Apr. 2015. -
Title Page Citation
Saenez, Christina. Pa'lante Latino. N.p., 17 Jan. 2011. Web. 29 Apr. 2015. http://palantelatino.com/2011/01/17/what-martin-luther-king-jr-did-for-the-latino-civil-rights-movements/.
