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Chicano Identity and Influences

Chicano Identity and Influences. Brandon Kay (15/A), Brendan Emch (7/A), Ember Lattin (18/A), Hannah Berg (2/A), Jack Humble (10/A) Paananen/Rollins Block ⅚ February 2, 2014. Manifest Destiny. Justifies US’ expansion westward Three reasonings: God’s blessing Spreading democracy

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Chicano Identity and Influences

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  1. Chicano Identity and Influences Brandon Kay (15/A), Brendan Emch (7/A), Ember Lattin (18/A), Hannah Berg (2/A), Jack Humble (10/A) Paananen/Rollins Block ⅚ February 2, 2014

  2. Manifest Destiny • Justifies US’ expansion westward • Three reasonings: • God’s blessing • Spreading democracy • Rapid expansion of colonies • Cause of Mexican American War

  3. The Mexican-American War • The Republic of Texas • Texan independence • Disputed land claims • US annexation • War over land claims

  4. The Mexican-American War • On February 2nd, 1948, the Treaty of Guadalupe was ratified. • Mexico ceded Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California, the rest of Texas, and their citizens living in those areas, to the United States.

  5. Chicano Economy • Jobs • Unemployment • Chicana Wages

  6. Labor Movements - Unfair Chicano labor conditions and rights - Cesar Chavez -UFW - Heroic icon - La Causa

  7. Labor Movements Dolores Huerta - Early Life - Delano Grape Strike

  8. Chicano Urbanization (Post WWII) • Racism • Poverty • Americans Vs. Mexicanos and Chicanos • Social Status

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