Chicano usually means Mexican Americans. History between U.S and Mexico is complicated. After the America-Mexico war at 1846, some of Mexico territory became part of U.S territory and people who used to live that area became American. After the war, Chicanos constantly contacted with family and friends in Mexico. Chicanos lived their land for long time and they did not lose their cultural backgrounds.
In 1960s, Chicanos’ civil rights movement had risen. Many Chicanos fought for America in Vietnam War, but they did not get civil rights as much as other people had. Also, they were discriminated around the society and the right of ownership of their land declined by government. Many of Chicanos were farmer, they grew many plants and did hard
In 1960s, Chicanos’ civil rights movement had risen. Many Chicanos fought for America in Vietnam War, but they did not get civil rights as much as other people had. Also, they were discriminated around the society and the right of ownership of their land declined by government. Many of Chicanos were farmer, they grew many plants and did hard