Unit 3 Vocabulary
Jim Crow
Chicano/Chicana
Mexican-American
Who was Emmett Till?
14 year-old boy from Chicago who was murdered after being falsely accused of interacting with a white woman.
Who was Sal Castro?
East L.A teacher who inspired his students to walkout
Ms. Pelayo
How many kids does Ms. Pelayo have?
Race
is a category people are placed in based on physical traits like skin color.
Chicano Movement
A movement that fought for equal rights and opportunities for Mexican-Americans.
What was the Children's Crusade?
A movement where children marched for civil rights
Who was Paula Crisostomo?
Ms. Morales
How many cats does Ms. Morales have? How many boys? How many girls?
Civil Rights
Rights that protect people from unfair treatment.
Walkout
leaving school or work as a form of protest
Where did the Children’s Crusade in 1963 take place?
Birmingham, Alabama
What was the main goal of the Chicano Movement?
Equal education for all
Ms. Pelayo
When does Ms. Pelayo graduate?
Segregation
Keeping groups of people separate because of race or ethnicity.
Boycott
Refusing to buy or use something to bring attention to a problem or encourage change.
What was the reason African Americans began migrating to the North?
To escape the South and for jobs
Before the Chicano movement, What was the experience of Mexican American students in East L.A.?
Ms. Morales
What does Ms. Morales coach?
Discrimination
Treating someone unfairly because of their race, culture, or background.
Cultural Pride
Feeling respect and appreciation for your heritage and traditions.
Who was an important leader in the Civil Rights Movement connected to the Children’s Crusade?
MLK
Roberto (Paula's boothang)
Ms. Morales/Ms. Pelayo
When are our birthdays? (Just the Month)