The Homeland Aztlan

In this story, we can see the constant struggle and fight over lands and borders. History is written by the winners of the war. We can see that statement hold true especially when it comes to Native Americans and their legacy being lost due to colonization. In this story in particular "The Homeland Aztlan" we follow the changes a certain piece of land has gone under ownership located in Southern Texas. Originally it belonged to the Natives that lived on that land. Eventually, it became Mexican territory due to Spanish colonization and later Mexican independence. Now it belongs to the United States due to Manifest Destiny and the ideology that the U.S. is destined to control most of North America. We can also see how this land can relate to identity as some Indians call themselves Chicanos while others do not. There is a lot of blurred lines and when it comes to identity and ownership of land and this story exemplifies that.