USA 1945-75: Land Of Liberty? (Other groups; chicano etc.))

Question 1

What is the ‘bracero’ programme and when was it introduced?

Answer 1

The ‘bracero’ programme was introduced in 1942 and brought thousands of Mexicans to the USA for work

Question 2

When did the ‘bracero’ programme continue untill?

Answer 2

1964

Question 3

What did the USA pass in 1965 and what did it introduce?

Answer 3

The ‘Immigration and Nationality’ act. It opened up the strict quotas around immigration numbers, reunification clause meant that immigrants could bring their families with them.

Question 4

In 1978 how many mexican immigrants were there?

Answer 4

7 million

Question 5

What did Reies Tijerina launch a legal campaign about? What did the campaign result in?

Answer 5

A treaty in 1848 which would return a large areas of New Mexico. Tijerina launching a raid on a court house

Question 6

What organisation did Rodolfo Gonzales form?

Answer 6

Crusade for justice

Question 7

When did the poor peoples march in Washington take place and who was involved?

Answer 7

1968, Chicano Movement

Question 8

Who was Caeser Chavez?

Answer 8

Co-founder of NFWA(National Farm workers association)

Question 9

What strike did Chavez lead in 1966 and how long did it last for?

Answer 9

Grape pickers strike, it lasted for 5 years.