Immigration in Mexican
Mexican’s migrated to the United States in the early 1900’s during Mexico’s Revolution. According to American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning, the Mexican Revolution began in 1910 and lasted until 1921. The United States kept out of the revolution although it did supply Mexico with weapons. Mexico was full of chaos, and there was no law or order within the country. Many early Mexicans left due to this factor and went to the United States in search for a better life. When the United States entered WWI in 1917, there was a search for unskilled workers. During this time the U.S. was very welcoming and friendly to Mexican immigrants. But, when the United States was no longer in need of the Mexican workers they deported them back to Mexico. The U.S. sent mixed signals to the Mexican immigrants like this all the time. It was believed in the U.S. by governing officials that what may be necessary and beneficial at one point in time, may not be so at another. They acted accordingly to this fact. Many immigrants believed that the United States represented a place where there was opportunity knocking at every door step. And, that it was the best place to find a good job and live out the life that they or their ancestors only dreamed about living. Coming from a life of poverty and despair would be enough cause for anyone to search for a better life; a life in which there is a belief that all of your biggest dreams can come true. This is the belief that many immigrants have about the United States. They naively believe for it to be the “land of opportunity”. Originally the United States was founded and settled by immigrants. Many immigrants, such as Mexicans, Eastern Europeans, Jews, and others from countries around the world came to America to escape war, poverty, famine, and/or religious prosecution. Some also chose to immigrate to take advantage of the opportunities and promises that America held. One such major group of people is Mexicans. According to Newsday, Donald Trump become president of the United State, and quotes "When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people." Trump made the remarks as he announced his run for the Republican nomination for president at Trump Tower Atrium in Manhattan on June 16, 2015 setting the tone for an unpredictable and polarizing campaign. According to Time, President Donald Trump continues to falsely blame Democrats for an administration policy that has led to more than 2,000 children being separated from their parents at the U.S. border. Here's a video of Trump talking more about Mexicans and families being spearted ⇩⇩:
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I reached out to some member of my community, which includes family and friends as well as classmates on their feelings towards immigrants and families being separated because of Trump.
Lester Pindea speaks about immigrations and separation of families
"Well first, I feel like immigration is considered to many “Mexicans” meaning when they hear the word immigration the first thought is Mexicans. I personally don’t like the upside down look on it and how other citizens approach it. When India I believe has had the most top percentage throughout the last couple of years. We never hear about Indians come migrating into the U.S. Currently the U.S has had about 3.5 million Indians living. And I’m giving this just as an example. I just don’t like the showing of it to other people. Children separating from their family is honestly a big disaster. No kid needs to be separated from their parents and get put into a cage like some animals. I can’t do this, this gets me angry next question"
Jessica Martinez speaks about immigration's and separation of families
"I feel really upset that a country that was established by immigrants would forget about our past and separate so many families. The way they've handled the situation has left so many children scarred for life. They've forced them to testify without any legal representation in a state of shock and confusion."
Adolfo Estrada speaks about immigration's and separation of families
"Trump sucks! He is a racist that doesn't know the word accountable because he has never been accountable for all his bad actions throughout his life. Separating families and keeping kids in detention camps is wrong and inhumane. USA fought a War because a lunatic was practicing this tactics in the 1940's and I'm surprised that in this modern era people don't see the resemblance and don't stand for what once we believed in. Freedom and Justice for all!!! Why he doesn't put his wife and kid in a detention center, separately. she's an immigrant. That just tell you that is about the tone of your skin problem. "
Sources :
American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning, “Background Essay on Early Twentieth Century Mexican Immigration to the U.S.,” HERB: Resources for Teachers, accessed October 24, 2018, https://herb.ashp.cuny.edu/items/show/2591.
RickMoranis. “A Minimal Bias Guide to the Illegal Immigrant Children Policy.” A Minimal Bias Guide to the Illegal Immigrant Children Policy - Politics Message Board - GameFAQs, 21 June 2018, gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/261-politics/76735329.
staff, Newsday.com. “The Most Controversial Quotes from Trump's Campaign.” Newsday, Newsday, 20 Jan. 2017, www.newsday.com/news/nation/donald-trump-speech-debates-and-campaign-quotes-1.11206532.
Mexican’s migrated to the United States in the early 1900’s during Mexico’s Revolution. According to American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning, the Mexican Revolution began in 1910 and lasted until 1921. The United States kept out of the revolution although it did supply Mexico with weapons. Mexico was full of chaos, and there was no law or order within the country. Many early Mexicans left due to this factor and went to the United States in search for a better life. When the United States entered WWI in 1917, there was a search for unskilled workers. During this time the U.S. was very welcoming and friendly to Mexican immigrants. But, when the United States was no longer in need of the Mexican workers they deported them back to Mexico. The U.S. sent mixed signals to the Mexican immigrants like this all the time. It was believed in the U.S. by governing officials that what may be necessary and beneficial at one point in time, may not be so at another. They acted accordingly to this fact. Many immigrants believed that the United States represented a place where there was opportunity knocking at every door step. And, that it was the best place to find a good job and live out the life that they or their ancestors only dreamed about living. Coming from a life of poverty and despair would be enough cause for anyone to search for a better life; a life in which there is a belief that all of your biggest dreams can come true. This is the belief that many immigrants have about the United States. They naively believe for it to be the “land of opportunity”. Originally the United States was founded and settled by immigrants. Many immigrants, such as Mexicans, Eastern Europeans, Jews, and others from countries around the world came to America to escape war, poverty, famine, and/or religious prosecution. Some also chose to immigrate to take advantage of the opportunities and promises that America held. One such major group of people is Mexicans. According to Newsday, Donald Trump become president of the United State, and quotes "When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people." Trump made the remarks as he announced his run for the Republican nomination for president at Trump Tower Atrium in Manhattan on June 16, 2015 setting the tone for an unpredictable and polarizing campaign. According to Time, President Donald Trump continues to falsely blame Democrats for an administration policy that has led to more than 2,000 children being separated from their parents at the U.S. border. Here's a video of Trump talking more about Mexicans and families being spearted ⇩⇩:
I am a Latina who was born and raised on the mainland United States. As a Latina in America it comes with hardship. These obstacles are being discriminated against, being blame that Mexicans rapists and causing drugs in this country. Also, generalizing Mexicans as all immigrants. This social issue affects me because my parents are immigrants. When my parents immigrated to the United States was a big lifestyle change for them. Due to the language change and diversity. My parents worked hard to be where they are now and were able to give me the opportunity and to support me in soccer and school. If they were to get deported it would be devastating for me. My parents worked hard to be U.S citizens and change their life to be part of this country and for all that to be taken away from them because they are immigrants. Which I find so unfair, not only my family but towards anyone parents that are immigrants or that have been deported.
I choose this issue because Mexican Americans have struggled with various segregation acts and racial discrimination while adapting to the American lifestyle, many achieved the American Dream by countless job opportunities provided by America 's industrial and agricultural sectors.
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I reached out to some member of my community, which includes family and friends as well as classmates on their feelings towards immigrants and families being separated because of Trump.
Lester Pindea speaks about immigrations and separation of families
"Well first, I feel like immigration is considered to many “Mexicans” meaning when they hear the word immigration the first thought is Mexicans. I personally don’t like the upside down look on it and how other citizens approach it. When India I believe has had the most top percentage throughout the last couple of years. We never hear about Indians come migrating into the U.S. Currently the U.S has had about 3.5 million Indians living. And I’m giving this just as an example. I just don’t like the showing of it to other people. Children separating from their family is honestly a big disaster. No kid needs to be separated from their parents and get put into a cage like some animals. I can’t do this, this gets me angry next question"
Jessica Martinez speaks about immigration's and separation of families
Adolfo Estrada speaks about immigration's and separation of families
"Trump sucks! He is a racist that doesn't know the word accountable because he has never been accountable for all his bad actions throughout his life. Separating families and keeping kids in detention camps is wrong and inhumane. USA fought a War because a lunatic was practicing this tactics in the 1940's and I'm surprised that in this modern era people don't see the resemblance and don't stand for what once we believed in. Freedom and Justice for all!!! Why he doesn't put his wife and kid in a detention center, separately. she's an immigrant. That just tell you that is about the tone of your skin problem. "
American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning, “Background Essay on Early Twentieth Century Mexican Immigration to the U.S.,” HERB: Resources for Teachers, accessed October 24, 2018, https://herb.ashp.cuny.edu/items/show/2591.
RickMoranis. “A Minimal Bias Guide to the Illegal Immigrant Children Policy.” A Minimal Bias Guide to the Illegal Immigrant Children Policy - Politics Message Board - GameFAQs, 21 June 2018, gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/261-politics/76735329.
staff, Newsday.com. “The Most Controversial Quotes from Trump's Campaign.” Newsday, Newsday, 20 Jan. 2017, www.newsday.com/news/nation/donald-trump-speech-debates-and-campaign-quotes-1.11206532.
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