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Tables of Contents for Somos Mexicanos
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Overview Bridging Two Cultures
5
6
Mexico's Brilliant Heritage
6
3
In El Norte
9
2
Mexican Americans in The United States
11
2
Californios and the Gold Rush
13
14
Home on California's Ranches
14
3
Gold Fever!
17
4
The Struggle Over Land
21
6
Going to the Source: Working Together to Pan for Gold
24
1
Case Study Review
25
1
Critical Thinking: Analyzing a Primary Source
26
1
Benito Juarez: Builder of Modern Mexico
27
13
Juarez Is Mexico
28
2
``I Am a Son of the People''
30
3
The French Threat
33
7
Going to the Source: Benito Juarez Stands Up for Indios
37
1
Case Study Review
38
1
Critical Thinking: Making Comparisons
39
1
Emiliano Zapata: Hero of the Mexican Revolution
40
14
Defender of the Poor
41
2
The Mexican Revolution
43
4
Ambush!
47
7
Going to the Source: Zapata Rides Again
51
1
Case Study Review
52
1
Critical Thinking: Comparing Points of View on the Mexican Revolution
53
1
Mexican Americans Defend the United States
54
13
Serving in Early Wars
55
2
The World at War
57
4
Modern-Day War Heroes
61
6
Going to the Source: Mexican Americans Go to War
64
1
Case Study Review
65
1
Critical Thinking: Supporting Generalizations
66
1
Dolores Huerta: Working for Justice
67
14
Finding Her Calling
68
3
The UFW Goes to Work
71
3
Serving La Causa
74
7
Going to the Source: The Elements of San Joaquin
78
1
Case Study Review
79
1
Critical Thinking: Interpreting Different Points of View
80
1
El Movimiento: The Chicano Movement
81
12
A Time of Change
82
3
The Movement Takes a New Direction
85
3
The Chicano Movement Today
88
5
Going to the Source: From ``Are You a Chicano?''
90
1
Case Study Review
91
1
Critical Thinking: Determining Cause and Effect
92
1
Mela: The Mothers of East Los Angeles
93
12
The Mothers of East Los Angeles Unite
94
3
Protecting the Environment
97
3
The Work Continues
100
5
Going to the Source: A Letter to the Editor
102
1
Case Study Review
103
1
Critical Thinking: Examining Issues and Making Decisions
104
1
Trade Across the Border
105
12
Factories on the Border
106
3
The Border Economy
109
2
An International Agreement
111
6
Going to the Source: Living in a Colonia
114
1
Case Study Review
115
1
Critical Thinking: Formulating and Supporting an Opinion
116
1
Follow-up A FUTURE OF PROMISE AND HOPE
117
7
A Diverse Population
118
2
Gaining a Voice in the United States
120
1
Mexican Culture in the United States
121
3
Follow-Up Review
123
1
Glossary
124
2
Index
126
2
Acknowledgments
128