What led to the struggle for Mexican American equal rights from the 193 0s through the 1950s?
“This semester, you’ve been studying issues relating to the writing of the history of Mexican-Americans through your readings and
discussion. For the second Essay, you will combine what you’ve learned so far this semester about Mexican – American history by answering
a question based on what you now know in a 4–6-page double-spaced paper. Based on the films, primary sources, and readings you’ve been
assigned, What led to the struggle for Mexican American equal rights from the 1930s through the1950s? Discuss the efforts of men and
women. Include the effects of the Mexican Revolution, the Depression and Repatriation, and World War II. You should include evidence to
support your answer from as many of your assignments as you can, and cite them as endnotes. While there is no minimum number of citations
and endnotes, you
should include enough evidence to support your claims”
ONLY USE THE SOURCES PROVIDED
The book
From Out of the Shadows: Mexican Women in Twentieth-Century America 10th Edition
by Vicki L. Ruiz (can provide access to online copy if needed)
Slideshow and videos linked below, Essay prompt and format instructions in file titled “3322exam2″ Essay format is in file titled ‘WRITING
A GOOD ESSAY” other files are information and potential sources.