Struggling to Become American: 1899-1940 covers Puerto Rican and Cuban immigration, along with Mexican migration, and spotlights Latinos who fought for the United States during World War I. Students will also learn about conditions on the U.S. homefront, where Latino laborers were recruited to work in the steel, meatpacking, construction, and other industries. The author also describes early Latino-American struggles for acceptance, particularly during the Great Depression.
Struggling to Become American: 1899-1940 covers Puerto Rican and Cuban immigration, along with Mexican migration, and spotlights Latinos who fought fo...
Track the struggles and progress of Latino Americans through the mid-1980s. As the U.S. economy grew, so did the need for cheap labor. In many parts of the United States, Latino Americans and Latino immigrants provided the solution. Latinos also joined other groups in the fight for civil rights, seeking political and economic equality with Anglo counterparts. The result was a new sense of Latino-American identity.
Track the struggles and progress of Latino Americans through the mid-1980s. As the U.S. economy grew, so did the need for cheap labor. In many parts o...