This unit discusses Mexico's geography, the history of early human settlement in Central America, and such early civilizations as the Olmec, Toltec, and Aztec.

This unit discusses Tenochtitlan and life in Aztec society, including class structure, family, religion, and daily living.

This unit discusses the Spanish conquest of Mexico, explores explanations for Spanish victory, and considers the conquest's effects on Indigenous populations.

This unit discusses immigration from Mexico to the United States, farm labor (including the role of immigrants), movement of farm workers within the United States, and braceros.

This unit discusses land grants, the history of political activity and reasons for inactivity, early efforts to form fraternal organizations, and the increase in political activity following World War II.

This unit discusses early unions, efforts to unionize farmworkers, Cesar Chavez and his influence, and the Delano Grape Strike.

The Teacher's Guide contains an explanation of the motivations for creating this course, detailed information about the course's content, suggested stopping points and discussion questions, and a bibliography of relevant resources.

The Teacher's Guide contains an explanation of the motivations for creating this course, detailed information about the course's content, suggested stopping points and discussion questions, and a bibliography of relevant resources.