Mexican American Civil Rights Movement

by Christine Honders

Overview

Since the days of westward expansion and the U.S.-Mexican War, people of Mexican descent have faced great discrimination in the United States. This volume introduces readers to the historical background of the Mexican American civil rights movement, as well as its key figures and events. Photographs and primary sources will transport readers back in time to truly grasp the importance of this movement. Readers will learn about current issues pertaining to Mexican Americans and immigration, and learn what they could do to advance the movement for equality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499426847
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2016
Series:	Civic Participation: Fighting for Rights Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.12(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Mexican American Fight for Civil Rights 4

Mexicans in the United States 6

Racial Tension Erupts 8

Immigration and Race Wars 10

Racial Segregation 12

The Roots of the Movement 14

The Chicano Movement 16

Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales 18

La Alianza 20

Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta 22

East Los Angeles Student Walkout 24

Outcomes of the Movement 26

Future of the Movement 28

Glossary 31

Index 32

Websites 32