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Station Questions Answer Decades of Racial Discrimination When studying the Chicano Movement, why is it important to consider the Mexican-American War and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? It is essential because it marked a big turning point in the history of the Mexican-American War. It helped Mexican people gain both land and the right to become US citizens. What might life in America have been like for a Mexican American in the 1950s? Give a few examples of things that might happen in their life. It was challenging because people faced discrimination, stereotyping, and segregation. Bracero Program and Agricultural Jobs: What is the Bracero Program? The Bracero Program brought Mexican people to the United States and helped them get jobs and …show more content…

Why do you think so many people support the grape boycott? A lot of people supported the boycott because many people wanted fair treatment for farm workers. Look at the poster from the NAACP. Why does the NAACP say people should boycott grapes? The NAACP advocates for equal rights for agricultural workers. Look at the image of the Aztec-like god. Why would there be blood coming out of grapes in this propaganda? Do you think it’s convincing? Why do you need to be a member? The propaganda showing blood coming out of grapes symbolizes the harsh conditions and exploitation involved in the agricultural community. This is not very convincing because it is not actually showing the examples of injustice. Cesar Chavez: Why did Chávez go on a hunger strike? Chávez went on a hunger strike to show the movement's commitment to non-violence and protest the workers' demands peacefully. If you were writing a biography of Chávez, what information from this station would you want to include? Give at least two details of Chávez’s life that you would include in the biography. I would include Chavez’s personal childhood as a migrant worker, his experiences with discrimination, and also his influence as a leader in the Chicano Movement. Dolores Huerta: Why was Huerta’s leadership in the national boycott of lettuce so important? What happened as a result of the national boycott and why did this matter? Huerta's leadership in the national lettuce boycott was crucial for improving working conditions and advocating for labor rights.The boycott led to the recognizing of farm workers rights and providing better protection and benefits. How has Huerta advocated for women during her career? Huerta advocated for gender equality and protections for female farm workers. East L.A. Walkouts: Why were Chicano students motivated to organize a protest about their school experiences in the 1960s? What were some of

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