MAS.SS.8.F

Discuss the role of various organizations such as the American G.I. Forum, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) that have participated in the Mexican American struggle for political power.

Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
roleorganizationsAmerican G.I. ForumLeague of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)National Council of La Raza (NCLR)Mexican American strugglepolitical power
Skills
  • discuss (the role of organizations in the Mexican American struggle for political power) #dok2
  • identify (various organizations involved in Mexican American political advocacy) #dok1
  • analyze (how organizations contributed to the acquisition of political power) #dok3
  • evaluate (the effectiveness of organizations in advancing Mexican American political rights) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify organizations that have participated in the Mexican American struggle for political power. #dok1
  • I can discuss the roles these organizations played in advocating for Mexican American political rights. #dok2
  • I can analyze how organizations like LULAC and MALDEF influenced the acquisition of Mexican American political power. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the effectiveness of specific organizations in shaping political outcomes for Mexican Americans. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Organizations have played an essential role in the Mexican American struggle for political power.
  • The collective actions of organizations have shaped the political landscape and advanced civil rights for Mexican Americans.
Essential Questions
  • How have organizations contributed to the Mexican American struggle for political power?
  • What specific roles did groups such as LULAC and MALDEF play in advocating for political rights?
  • Why are organizations important to the political advancement of marginalized groups?
  • In what ways have Mexican American organizations been effective (or ineffective) in achieving their goals?
  • How does organizational advocacy influence change in government and society?