Chabot College
Fall 2004
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for History 22
MEXICAN AMERICAN HISTORY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF U. S. HISTORY
FROM PRE-COLUMBIAN PERIOD TO THE PRESENT
Catalog Description:
22 - Mexican American History in the Development of U.S. History
from Pre-Columbian Period to the Present
3 units
Integration of Mexican American history and United States history and politics. Mexican
American history from the pre-Columbian period through the present, including the
development and experience of political, cultural and economic institutions within the
context of the United States. Comparison of the experiences of Mexican Americans with
other diverse social, racial and ethnic groups in American history. Major periods include
European colonization, native cultures and slavery, the U.S.-Mexico War,
industrialization of the United States, westward movement, racial and ethnic relations,
and political parties. 3 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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discuss the diverse pre-Columbian indigenous peoples and their cultures that
inhabited Mesoamerica and influenced Native cultures within the present borders
of the United States;
identify the major periods in Mexican American history including the preColumbian, Spanish Colonial, Mexican and United States;
identify the political, social and economic development and its impact on
Mexican Americans and other racial and ethnic groups to the present;
explain the fusion of Mexican and Anglo-American cultural patterns, which
contributed to the cultural development of U. S. Southwestern society today;
identify and analyze the major problems and issues that have arisen from the
adaptation of Mexican and Mexican American cultures in U. S. society;
explain the geographical, political and economic impact of Manifest Destiny on
the Southwest region;
identify the contributions of women to the development and participation in the
economic and political institutions of the United States;
discuss the economic and political impact of early 20th century such as WWI,
WWII, the Depression through the present on Mexican Americans and other
ethnic groups;
trace the development of ethnic politics.
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Course Outline for History 22, Page 2
Fall 2004
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The Indian Civilizations and Conquest. Development of colonial societies.
The rise of the Mestizo culture in Mexico.
Mexican Independence and its impact on the social, political and economic
development in the southwest.
Westward expansion and Manifest Destiny, Indian Removal, the Texas Revolt
and the U. S. Mexican War.
Industrial capitalism and the social and economic and political changes.
Immigration and labor movements.
World War I and II and its political and economic impact.
Viet Nam and the social order
World War II and the Zoot Suit Riots
Cesar Chavez and the Farm Labor Movement
The 60s and the Civil Rights and anti-war movement
NAFTA and border development
The "Border" and its political and geographic policy implications
The Depression and Repatriation (1940s)
Bracero Program, and Immigration Policies.
Rise of Ethnic Politics
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Lectures-discussion
Films with discussion
Slide presentation
Pre-tests exercises
Questions and answer sessions
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Write a 10-page paper on a topic such as Westward Expansion and its social,
political and economic impact on Native Americans and Mexicans in the
1800s.
b. Research with your group on civil rights issues such as segregation and
affirmative action legislation affecting Mexican American, Asians and
African Americans.
c. Take a field trip to two Spanish Missions and prepare to discuss issues of
Spanish and Indian colonial relations.
d. Trace the territorial expansion of the U. S.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Exams and quizzes
b. Student Reports
c. Ten page research paper or project
d. Final exam
Chabot College
Course Outline for History 22, Page 3
Fall 2004
Textbook(s) (typical)
Occupied America. A History of Chicanos, Rodolfo Acuna, Longman Publications,
2000, or latest edition.
From Indians to Chicanos, James Vigil, Waveland Press, 1998, or latest edition.
Out of Many, John Mack Faragher, Prentice Hall, 2003, or latest edition.
A Different Mirror: History of Multicultural America, Ronald Takaki, Little, Brown &
Company, 1993, or latest edition.
Special Student Materials:
None.
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Revised 11-11-03