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From 1848 until the 1890s immigration from Mexico to the United States could best be characterized by which of the following?
- frequent
- sporadic
- rare
- difficult
From 1848 until the 1890s, very few Mexicans came to the United States. Indeed, for several years following the conclusion of the Mexican-American War, migratory traffic between the two countries actually went North to South.
From 1848 until the 1890s, very few Mexicans came to the United States. Indeed, for several years following the conclusion of the Mexican-American War, migratory traffic between the two countries actually went North to South.
From 1848 until the 1890s, very few Mexicans came to the United States. Indeed, for several years following the conclusion of the Mexican-American War, migratory traffic between the two countries actually went North to South.
From 1848 until the 1890s, very few Mexicans came to the United States. Indeed, for several years following the conclusion of the Mexican-American War, migratory traffic between the two countries actually went North to South.
In the 1880s, which event did most to set the stage for an increase in Mexican immigration to the United States?
- the linking of the two countries' rail lines
- the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution
- the discovery of the Bessemer Process
- the shift to scientific management
In the 1880s, Mexico and the United States became linked by rail, which made it extremely easy to travel between the two countries.
In the 1880s, Mexico and the United States became linked by rail, which made it extremely easy to travel between the two countries.
In the 1880s, Mexico and the United States became linked by rail, which made it extremely easy to travel between the two countries.
In the 1880s, Mexico and the United States became linked by rail, which made it extremely easy to travel between the two countries.
What impact did the Immigration Quota Laws of 1924 have on Mexican immigration to the United States?
- The decreased it dramatically.
- They increased it significantly.
- They made it more sporadic.
- They had no discernible impact.
The Immigration Quota Laws of 1924 did not apply to people immigrating to the U.S. from the Western Hemisphere. At the same time the quotas were set, mining and farming companies needed more cheap labor—not less. Since the number of European immigrants was being limited, Mexican immigrants were highly sought by employers, prompting more to immigrate.
The Immigration Quota Laws of 1924 did not apply to people immigrating to the U.S. from the Western Hemisphere. At the same time the quotas were set, mining and farming companies needed more cheap labor—not less. Since the number of European immigrants was being limited, Mexican immigrants were highly sought by employers, prompting more to immigrate.
The Immigration Quota Laws of 1924 did not apply to people immigrating to the U.S. from the Western Hemisphere. At the same time the quotas were set, mining and farming companies needed more cheap labor—not less. Since the number of European immigrants was being limited, Mexican immigrants were highly sought by employers, prompting more to immigrate.
The Immigration Quota Laws of 1924 did not apply to people immigrating to the U.S. from the Western Hemisphere. At the same time the quotas were set, mining and farming companies needed more cheap labor—not less. Since the number of European immigrants was being limited, Mexican immigrants were highly sought by employers, prompting more to immigrate.
Which event featured a blazing gun battle between strikers and the Colorado National Guard?
- the Mexican Revolution
- the Durst Ranch Strike
- the Ludlow Massacre
- the Porvenir Massacre
The Ludlow Massacre occurred in 1914, when Colorado National Guardsmen attacked a striker encampment in Colorado. Twenty-four people, including women and children, were killed. In retaliation, strikers attacked mines and engaged in a pitched battle with the Colorado National Guard.
The Ludlow Massacre occurred in 1914, when Colorado National Guardsmen attacked a striker encampment in Colorado. Twenty-four people, including women and children, were killed. In retaliation, strikers attacked mines and engaged in a pitched battle with the Colorado National Guard.
The Ludlow Massacre occurred in 1914, when Colorado National Guardsmen attacked a striker encampment in Colorado. Twenty-four people, including women and children, were killed. In retaliation, strikers attacked mines and engaged in a pitched battle with the Colorado National Guard.
The Ludlow Massacre occurred in 1914, when Colorado National Guardsmen attacked a striker encampment in Colorado. Twenty-four people, including women and children, were killed. In retaliation, strikers attacked mines and engaged in a pitched battle with the Colorado National Guard.
In 1910, what event helped to increase immigration from Mexico to the United States?
- The US Civil War
- The Mexican American War
- The Mexican Revolution
- The Porvenir Massacre
The Mexican Revolution, which lasted from 1910 to 1920, caused over 200,000 refugees to flee their home country.
The Mexican Revolution, which lasted from 1910 to 1920, caused over 200,000 refugees to flee their home country.
The Mexican Revolution, which lasted from 1910 to 1920, caused over 200,000 refugees to flee their home country.
The Mexican Revolution, which lasted from 1910 to 1920, caused over 200,000 refugees to flee their home country.
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of Mexican American Mutual Aid Societies?
- They helped Mexican Americans assimilate while also retaining aspects of cultural identity.
- They helped Mexican Americans retain their Mexican identity rather than adopt American customs.
- They served as a vehicle for channeling funds to the Mexican Revolution.
- They attacked mainstream U.S. culture, asserting the dominance of Latin culture in the Southwest.
While the Mutual Aid Societies served a number of functions, taken together, these groups helped Mexican Americans to assimilate to the United States and to retain their heritage.
While the Mutual Aid Societies served a number of functions, taken together, these groups helped Mexican Americans to assimilate to the United States and to retain their heritage.
While the Mutual Aid Societies served a number of functions, taken together, these groups helped Mexican Americans to assimilate to the United States and to retain their heritage.
While the Mutual Aid Societies served a number of functions, taken together, these groups helped Mexican Americans to assimilate to the United States and to retain their heritage.
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