Essay On Chicano Movement

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Thesis: Chicano Movement goals was to increase chicano pride, improve social and economic standing and gain civil rights.

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So today we will be learning about the Civil Rights Movement. Todays topic is the Chicano movement. Well what is the Chicano Movement ? What does the term Chicano mean? Why do so many Mexican-Americans today take pride in being Chicanos? These are some of the questions that are frequently asked when the subject of the Chicano Movement comes up. A Chicano is an individual of Mexican parentage or ancestry who lives in the United States. During the 1960's a new generation of Mexican Americans created a social movement in response to inequality and discrimination. In California and Texas, Mexican- Americans demanded humane treatment for famer workers, better education for students, and gain political representation. It became clear that without political power, Mexican- Americans would stay the same and remain as a minority without any changes being made. Chicanos made the majority of the population of South Texas. Most were poor migrant farm workers with no education. After picking crops they would have to travel to search for another harvest. Farm workers did not have a proper home to stay. They were constantly moving were they offered work along with their families. Mexican- Americans accounted for about 85% of the population in Texas but had no political representation. Many southern states used different means of oppression to keep Chicanos from voting; literacy tests, poll taxes, intimidation, threats, and violence. The anglo establishment divided the county in such a way. It was simply impossible for Mexican- Americans to gain political power.

Farmers: "Yo soy Joaquín, perdido en un m...

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...es. Although there were some who did not like these changes being made.

Reporter: “Raza Unida has brought nothing but hate distrust, turmoil and complete financial irresponsibility to our community, the only way to stop this disruptive and destructive force that is attempting to gain complete control over peoples lives is to refuse to vote for candidates who are supported by la raza unida”

Narrator: In the beginning of the 1900’s Mexican- Americans in the U.S. lacked civil rights. Until they stood up and brought significant changes in their community. It was the governments responsibility to fulfill their rights and basic needs. They were able to create a better society, in which they brought better working conditions for farmer workers, better education for students in America, and Mexican- American leader to represent hispanics in the U.S. Thank you.

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