Rights and Protest Movements_ 1950s-70s

• Indian Self-Determination Act (1975): Empowered tribes regarding federal services.

• American Indian Religious Freedom Act (1978): Affirmed traditional religious practices.

Chicano Rights Movement

Origins

• Rooted in civil rights movements, emphasizing ethnic pride.

Key Efforts

• Cesar Chavez and UFW: Advocated for farm workers' rights through significant strikes.

• Chicano Blowouts (1968): High school protests against educational disparities.

Legislative Changes

• Bilingual Education Act (1968): Addressed educational needs of Spanish-speaking students.

Environmental Movement

Literature and Awareness

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