Mexican immigration

been a massive migration from Mexico to the United States of America. There have been many causes for this migration from the Mexican Revolution to the need for laborers in the United States. This migration has brought benefits as well as problems like the thousands of unaccompanied children currently crossing the border to the United States. The first major migration of Mexican immigrants to the U.S was during the gold rush in 1849. This was right after the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which had given

defining features, setting me apart from most girls, especially for a Mexican. At first glance, people tend to assume that I’m barely Mexican or not Mexican at all. It was always the same routine in a new class, at first glance people decided that I was not Mexican, then my name, Azucena, is called and they get thrown off. Maybe she is Mexican. It is only when I speak Spanish, which I do often with pride, that they realize that I am Mexican. They’re assumptions didn’t affect me. I liked who I was and kept

To what extent have United States immigration policies contributed to the fluctuating trends in Mexican immigration across the border from the mid-20th century into the 21st century? Alejandra Estrada Professor Sarah Lischer POL 251 To what extent have United States immigration policies contributed to the fluctuating trends in Mexican immigration across the border from the mid-20th century into the 21st century? This report is centralized around two main arguments. The first argument

During the 1910s, the Mexican Revolution occurred in Mexico causing a wave of Mexican immigration to the United States. In the 1920s, Mexican immigration continued to grow in the United States in search of job opportunities. The agricultural work Mexican immigrants undertook benefited economies of the border states in particular: Texas, Arizona, and California. While some Americans recognized the Mexican’s contribution to the agricultural and industrial expansion of Western states, some did not appreciate

has been present since the 1800s, a great example of the start of unjust treatment would be The Mexican-American War. This war comes to show that regardless the different pathways a country tries to take, we fail to receive a different outcome. Many people acknowledge that discrimination exists, but many are blinded that it happens to more people than African-Americans. The unfair treatment towards Mexican immigrants does not have as much publicity as the African-American which comes to show that the

The first immigrants to set foot on American soil where the Europeans, and after the discovery, many other people from around the world began to settle here and make this country their forever home. Since afterward the population of immigrants has increased over the decades because several perceive this country has a place of opportunity to express who they are individually or has a group. several of these groups are more outstanding than other like the Hispanic community, many of these people come

we're seeds). The message resonated within me ever since; it reminds me that no matter how many struggles I encounter in my life, I’ll always prevail. Growing up, my parents sacrificed endlessly to ensure I would thrive in America; they were Mexican immigrants, weren’t fluent in English, and struggled to assimilate into American culture. Their barriers wouldn’t stop them from presenting me with an opportunistic life. I didn’t have the luxury of parents that had proper schooling; all they taught

When I was in 9th grade my dad almost got deported and it shattered my heart. He spent almost a year in an immigration detention center and my family went through a challenging time. My mom wasn't able to work so we had to borrow money from friends and relatives and live on our bare necessities. I was so worried, I thought my family would have to move back to Mexico

Many of us Mexican immigrants believe in a better life, Where there is hope, Where there is a chance to start a new life. But many of us will never be able to experience that “American dream”. Luckily, I am one of few who escaped from the life of depression and desperation. I remember my mom telling me every day, “Ivan you have to work hard to get what you want in life. Usted tiene que trabajar duro para conseguir lo que quiere en la vida mijo”. When I would listen to the misfortune of the people

This is mainly because the people earn much less than most lower class Americans and thus household commodities are made to be affordable. However due to this, Mexican citizens are discouraged from living independently and are commonly living close to even distant cousins, on the other hand because of this family values are held to higher standards. Unfortunately having a close family isn’t enough to counteract