🔍Mexican-Americans faced discrimination and lost their land after the US acquired Mexican territory.
👥The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) fought for the civil rights of Mexican-Americans.
🌾Cesar Chavez led the United Farm Workers union in advocating for better conditions for farmworkers.
🌍Latinos in the US come from various countries, including Puerto Rico and Cuba.
📈The Latino population in the US has been consistently growing and is expected to continue rising in the future.
What challenges did Mexican-Americans face in the United States?
—Mexican-Americans faced discrimination, lost their land, and were excluded from juries and voting.
What did the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) accomplish?
—LULAC fought for the civil rights of Mexican-Americans, challenged segregation in schools, and won court cases against discrimination.
Who was Cesar Chavez and what did he do?
—Cesar Chavez was a labor leader who founded the United Farm Workers union and advocated for better wages and working conditions for farmworkers.
Where do Latinos in the United States come from?
—Latinos in the US come from various countries, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Central and South America.
Is the Latino population in the United States growing?
—Yes, the Latino population in the US has been consistently growing and is expected to continue rising in the future.
00:01The region from Texas to California was once part of Mexico.
00:21Mexican-Americans faced discrimination and lost their land after the US acquired Mexican territory.
01:12The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) fought for the civil rights of Mexican-Americans.
01:53Cesar Chavez founded the United Farm Workers union and advocated for better conditions for farmworkers.
02:27Latinos in the US come from various countries, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Central and South America.
03:18The Latino population in the US has been consistently growing and is expected to continue rising in the future.
