Wednesday, October 15, 2008

History of Mexicans in Michigan

Discussion Questions 10/17

"Michigan" (Latinos in America State by State)

1. What were some of the primary industries in which Mexicans worked, and please list a few key contributions that Mexicans had in these industries?

2. How were Mexicans viewed as citizens in the state of Michigan?

3. What profound impact/transformation did Mexicans have on the sugar industry?

4. What increasingly essential/significant role did sugar play in society?

5. For what reasons did Diego Rivera and Frieda Khalo support and then oppose repatriation?

6. Who were Texicans?  Braceros?

7. What issues promoted and opposed Mexican immigration to Michigan?

8. How did the "American Dream" change for Mexicans throughout the 20th century?

9. Was FDR's "New Deal" beneficial for Mexicans?

10.  How did the Women's Liberation Movement also catalyze change in work opportunities for Mexican women?

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