What was the significance of the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to Chicano activists?
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Correct answer: Seen as a broken promise to protect Mexican land and rights in the annexed territories
Activists cited the treaty to point out that the U.S. had failed to honor its guarantees regarding property rights and cultural preservation. This historical grievance was used to justify the movement's demands for land and legal justice.
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