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History Of Chicanos

The Beginnings of Chicano History
The major significance of Chicanos in America is widely believed to have started around 1848. Yet historians have traced their roots back to the upper Paleolithic Period. During this period, people begin dwelling around the Iberian Peninsula and surrounding areas. Villages formed and existed without the need of growing agriculture. The abundant sources of food allowed for the inhabitants to live freely among the lands. Despite this, crops were still grown and cultural development began to emerge. This ultimately led to the growth of complex civilizations.
The first civilization to form was the Olmecs which took place around 1200 B.C. These people were said to have lived in the lowland areas of Mesoamerica around the Pacific and Gulf Coast. The discovery of artifacts around this area helps support this theory. The reason for the expansion of this civilization is debatable. Some historians say it was religion. Others say it was because of......


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