Chicano Movement (jan 1, 1940 – dec 31, 1970)
Description:
This movement was made to promote equal rights for Mexican Americans. These rights included farm worker rights, education reform, and the restoration of land in the American Southwest. This led to the Supreme Court passing the Equal Opportunity Act of 1974, which established bilingual programs in school.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1940
dec 31, 1970
~ 31 years