Which 1969 document articulated the philosophy of Chicano cultural nationalism and called for the liberation of Aztlán?
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Correct answer: El Plan Espiritual de Aztlán
Drafted at the First National Chicano Liberation Youth Conference in Denver, this document served as a manifesto for the movement. It emphasized 'Mestizaje' (mixed heritage) and the need for Chicanos to control their own communities and destiny.
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