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Who popularized the term chicano to refer to Mexican Americans?
Rodolfo Gonzales
Does chicano mean chick?
No, chicano does not mean chick. Chicano is a term that refers to people of Mexican descent living in the United States, particularly those who are American-born. It is used to describe a cultural identity that blends Mexican and American influences.
What is the difference between Latino and chicano?
A Latino is someone who is of central american deccent. A chicano is someone who's parents were born in Mexico and you were born in the United States. And a Hispanic and someone who is from Spain or in that area.
What term is used sometimes to refer to Americans of the 1950?
AMericans.
What is the proper way to refer to people of Mexican decent?
I am of Mexican descent myself. My mother is a Mexican citizen, my father was American, also of Mexican descent. "Of Mexican descent" or "Mexican" is just fine with me. Generalizations like Hispanic and Latino are not preferred by us unless our nationality is not known. It is however bad form to refer to a Hispanic person as a Mexican if they are not. Guatemalans, Puerto Ricans , Cubans, etc. have their national pride too.
What do Americans call paraffin?
Americans typically refer to paraffin as "wax."
What do Americans call fireworks?
Americans commonly refer to fireworks simply as "fireworks."
Is Italian and Mexican both races?
No. "Italian" and "Mexican" refer to nationalities. Nationality and race are two entirely different things.
What Americans call a flat to live in?
Americans typically refer to a flat as an "apartment" or a "condo."
What does mexicanos?
The term Mexicanos refer to the Mexicans or people of Mexican origin living in the United States of America. The Mexicanos are also referred as Mexican-American.
What does mexicanos mean?
The term Mexicanos refer to the Mexicans or people of Mexican origin living in the United States of America. The Mexicanos are also referred as Mexican-American.
Which war does President Polk refer to in the entry?
President Polk was responsible for the Mexican American War.
