Mexican Immigrants

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For hundreds of years people from all over the world have been pulled to America

seeking for freedom, equal opportunities, & economic opportunities. People have been moving

to the U.S from Mexico for almost 500 years, The story of Mexican immigrants starts with

arriving of spanish soldiers near the Yucatan Peninsula in the early 16th century. In the 1960’s

Mexican Immigrants fought for their civil rights. They have became very successful owners A

large number of Mexican Immigrants worked in many agricultural & farming jobs. They would

move from place to place. They settled in NC where they would pick tobacco in Florida &

picked fruit. Mexican Immigrants would leave their family from Mexico to sacrifice so they

would send money & support them.Worth, Richard. Mexican Immigrants. New York: Facts On

File, 2005. Print. Mexicans have become very successful & brave owners & strong leaders. The

population has increased for more than 21 million.

Since the financial crisis in 2009, Immigrants from Latin America have been leaving the

US. When the economy was increasing in (2000 to 2007) 60% of the employment went to the

immigrants, When the
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The supporters from the legislation argue that the prerequisite to receive in-state tuitions has to be based on good high school attendance and graduation with no residency. About 5 states like California, Minnesota, New Mexico, Texas, & Washington allow undocumented students to receive in-state tuition. A large percentage of undocumented students have graduated or acquired a GED. Supporters of legislation that would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuitions rates, would make education more higher & more affordable for those would meet the academic prerequisite. Many undocumented students have been refused in-state tuition rates & have to pay higher rates so that they can attend in colleges or

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