Battle of Puebla
When was the Battle of Puebla?
May 5, 1862
What does underdog mean?
a person or group who is largely expected to lose
What was once a slur, Chicano now stands for what?
cultural pride
The Chicano movement was a struggle for ___________ ____________.
social justice
Murals take art out of museums and put them where?
on the streets
When is Mexican Independence Day?
September 16, 1810
France had the most powerful ___________ in the world.
Army
Chicano represents embracing what two things? Mexican __________ & American __________
roots & upbringing
Students in East LA led these.
walkouts
Why are public spaces used for murals?
claim space for voices to be heard by all in the community
How many Mexican soldiers fought in the Battle of Puebla? French?
4000 Mexican & 6000 French
Who was the Mexican General that led the Mexican force?
Ignacio Zaragoza
Besides education, what else did Chicanos fight for?
labor rights & end discrimination
What did the walkouts demand?
better education & more Mexican-American teachers
Give me a story Chicano murals tell
aztec history, farmworkers' struggles, cultural heroes
Who sent French troops to take over Mexico?
Napoleon lll
The Mexican victory prevented France from supporting the U.S. Confederacy during the ________ War.
Civil
What two indigenous civilizations does the movement emphasize?
Aztec & Mayan
What did the protests like strikes and boycotts end up winning?
better pay and working conditions for migrant workers
What are 2 things murals normally represent?
central hero, heritage, pride, message, culture
What was the Battle of Puebla a symbol of?
Resistance against foreign invasion
This was the rallying cry for Mexican independence and courage.
"Grito de Puebla"
During what decade was Chicano culture popularized?
1960s
What is the famous slogan that is used for activists today?
Si se puede
What does "grito" mean