California World War II and the Importation of Mexican Labor
In the 1940s, World War II produced a shift in the tide of Mexican migration. As the United States entered the war, Mexican Americans responded to a call of …
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Arkansas cultural contributions
While Arkansas is commonly defined as a place of black and white, the influx of hundreds of thousands of Mexicans during the 1940s through the 1960s left a permanent …
Diversification of California Latino Population
Throughout the 1970s, Latinos continued to be integrated into California’s growing economy. Many Latino migrants settled in California, especially in Los Angeles. By 1980, the Latino population of the …
California Ethnic Tension in the Aftermath of World War II
For Latinos living in California, World War II brought both opportunities and challenges heightened by ethnic tensions between Mexican Americans and Anglo-Americans. In part these tensions were a response …
Holiday to California US
California From Economic Prosperity to Depression At the turn of the twentieth century, California’s economy was booming as a result of several factors. First, the transcontinental railroad was completed. …
Travel to California
Shifting Allegiances: The Gold Rush and Latino Discrimination The Mexican-American War ended in 1848 with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The treaty transferred California to the …
Colorado Guide cultural contributions
Whether one is driving along Denver’s Federal Boulevard in September, enjoying the smell of roasting chiles verdes, or watching the Aztec dancers perform at Denver’s annual Cinco de Mayo …
Travel to Alabama
Latino Influx in the Late Twentieth Century Prior to 1990 few Latinos lived in Alabama, and they were mainly professional people, such as physicians and college instructors. Among the …