Art
Chicano artists often painted these large public artworks to share their stories
What are murals?
This poem by Corky Gonzales became a voice for Chicano pride
What is I Am Joaquín?
He co-founded the United Farm Workers and led non-violent protests
Who is César Chávez?
Year the Chicano Movement became most active
What is the 1960s?
Chicanos were often forced into these low-paying jobs
What are farm or labor jobs?
This city is famous for the “Great Wall of Los Angeles,” a mural showing Chicano history
What is Los Angeles?
This novel by Rudolfo Anaya explores culture, growing up, and faith
What is Bless Me, Ultima?
She fought for farmworkers’ rights and co-created the phrase “Sí, se puede.”
Who is Dolores Huerta?
Peaceful protest led by Chávez to support farmworkers
What is the Delano Grape Strike?
Schools often pushed Mexican American students to leave school early
What is dropping out or low graduation rates?
Murals often showed scenes of farmworkers, Aztec symbols, and this ancient land
What is Aztlán?
This author wrote The House on Mango Street, telling stories of a Latina girl’s life
Who is Sandra Cisneros?
This leader was known for his poem “I Am Joaquín” and promoted Chicano pride
Who is Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales?
Major student protest in LA demanding better schools
What are the East LA Walkouts?
They were often treated unfairly by this group meant to protect them
Who are the police?
This Chicano artist helped turn murals into political messages across East LA
Who is Judy Baca?
This play by Luis Valdez focused on the Zoot Suit Riots and injustice
What is Zoot Suit?
He demanded land back for Mexican Americans and led the Tierra Amarilla courthouse raid
Who is Reies López Tijerina?
This document outlined the rights and goals of the Chicano Movement
What is El Plan de Aztlán?
U.S. laws ignored Chicano land rights from this old treaty
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Chicano art mixed culture, resistance, and identity, becoming known as this kind of art.
What is political or protest art?
This novel by Richard Vasquez shows generations of a Chicano family fighting for justice.
What is Chicano?
This activist ran for public office to give Chicanos a political voice
Who is José Ángel Gutiérrez?
Event where protesters were attacked by police while marching in LA in 1970.
What is the Chicano Moratorium?
This system blocked Chicanos from getting fair trials or government help
What is systemic racism?