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Timeline of the Chicano Movement
The Chicano Movement, where people fought for their rights and freedoms. -
United Farm Workers Organisation
An independent organisation, United Farm Workers is founded in California, by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. -
Strike in Central California
The UFW called a strike against grape growers in Central California. The strike's goal was to gain higher pay, job security and better working and living conditions for farm workers. -
Blowouts
Thousands of high school students in East Losa Angeles started a series of walk-outs from their schools to protest against the racial discriminated within schools. -
Grape Boycott
Farm workers were sent to cities all over the United States to organise the boycott. Mexican Americans and supporters staged protests at grocery stores pressuring people not to buy and sell grapes. -
The Strike Ends
Grape growers were unable to sell their grapes to many stores. Under pressure, grape growers agreed to sign a contract with the union, ending the strike.
