Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement

The video explores the history of segregation in Delano, California, highlighting a pivotal moment in 1946 when a young man named Cece defied segregation norms at a local movie theater. This act led to desegregation across the valley. The narrative then shifts to the 1960s, focusing on Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta's efforts to improve conditions for farm workers, sparking a broader movement for Mexican-American rights. The video also covers significant activism in education and politics, including student walkouts and the formation of a political party, which empowered Mexican-Americans and increased their political representation.

What was the seating arrangement in the Delano movie house during the 1940s?

• There was no specific seating arrangement

• Whites sat in the middle, others on the sides

• Everyone sat together

• Whites sat on the sides, others in the middle

What action did Cece take that led to his arrest?

• He refused to buy a ticket

• He protested outside the movie house

• He sat in the middle section of the movie house

• He disrupted a movie screening

What was the outcome of Cece's actions at the movie house?

• Cece was fined for his actions

• The movie house was desegregated

• Cece was permanently banned from the movie house

• The movie house remained segregated

Who did Cesar Chavez collaborate with to champion workers' rights?

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Malcolm X

• Dolores Huerta

What was one of the main issues faced by Mexican-American workers in the 1960s?

• Poor living conditions

• Lack of job opportunities

• Excellent living conditions

• High wages

What significant event did a high school teacher in East Los Angeles lead?

• A community festival

• The largest student walkout in history

• A political rally

• A labor strike

What was the goal of the political party founded in Crystal City, Texas?

• To support only local businesses

• To transform oppression into ethnic power

• To oppose all forms of government

• To promote segregation

What was the impact of the young activist's efforts in San Antonio?

• No change in political representation

• Doubled the number of Latinos elected to office

• Increased taxes for Mexican-Americans

• Decreased voter turnout

What did Mexican-Americans discover during the 1960s and 70s?

• A new sense of pride

• A decrease in civil rights

• An increase in segregation

• A lack of cultural identity

What was the broader impact of the Mexican-American movements in the 1960s and 70s?

• They resulted in economic decline

• They challenged America to accept them on their own terms

• They led to increased segregation

• They were largely ignored