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For this short essay, you will use Chapter 4, “Escalation: Youth Mobilization, Militancy, and Conflict,” to answer the following questions.  Also, you are to use outside sources to further help your response.  You can use the internet to help you search information, but please do not use Wikipedia.  You will be required to cite your sources.  APA or MLA format is acceptable.  Between 400 -500 words answer the following questions.  Make sure you provide examples when answering the questions.

1. In the beginning of Chapter 4 there is an illustration that depicts two youths carrying sacks with one labeled “El Movimiento Chicano” and the other having pain brushes, pencils, etc. and a description below stating “Youth Carry the Movement Forward.”  Overall, how did Chicano youth not only carry the movement forward, but also how did they represent the movement itself?  Please provide and explain two examples.

2. How do the organizations, movements, and individuals mentioned in this chapter represent Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales’ ideas presented in El Plan Espiritual de Aztlan? Select one organization, movement, or individual and explain and make the connection between the two.

3. Finally, which organization, movement, or individual did you find to be most interesting and why?

outside sources: https://www.albany.edu/jmmh/vol3/chicano/chicano.html

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