Chicano History

Spring 2004-Final Exam 1. The Chicanos suffered a great deal while trying to make a living by working in fields. Farmers have been abusing migrant farm workers for a very long time, and even though some conditions have improved since the 1930's, they are still treated unfairly. <Tab/>It is extremely difficult for migrant workers to fight for their right because a lot of the workers are illegal immigrants. In the past, …

…Anglo Americans. Cesar Chavez led the fight for farmer's rights and helped start a huge migrant worker movement. Chicanos were finally able to stand up for themselves. Now they can express their culture freely and be admired for it. Works Cited Anaya, Rudolpho. Bless Me Ultima. Baker, Richard. Los Dos Mundos. Greenhouse, Steven. "Unions Urge Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants." Common Dreams News Center; San Francisco Chronicle 2000. Matt S. Meier, Feliciano Ribera. Mexican Americans/ American Mexicans.