1. Chapter 11 title, “World War II: The Betrayal of Promises”, suggests that the chapter has something to do with World War II. During the 1940’s, Mexicans were listed as white, unless they looked Indian or another race. Around 370,000-500,000 Mexicans American males, fought in World War II and were accounted as one-fifth of the casualties. Although, Mexicans helped the U.S fought the war, it did not stop the U.S from discriminating against Mexicans. Because the men were off to war, this made Mexican woman more independent. Even though, this may seem like a great thing, but this caused many gangs to arise. Moreover, this also caused many Mexican Americans to classify themselves as American with Mexican decent but not Mexican. As large numbers of U.S. Mexicans began to move into cities, the harassment they felt by police increased dramatically mostly because many police officers disliked the Spanish language. Furthermore, the author’s purpose of writing this chapter is to reveal that a vast amount of Mexicans fought in World War II and how the role of Mexican women was changing.
2. The confrontation between Mexicans and sailors began on June 3, 1943 when a group of sailors were trying to pick up some Chicanas but allegedly the sailors were attacked by Mexicans. No one knows what really went on …show more content…
The bracero program was a way from owners of companies to take advantage Mexican immigrants. “The railroad companies refused to promote Mexican Americans. In fact, they were importing temporary workers (braceros) from Mexico to do skilled work as electricians, pipe fitters, steamfitters, millwrights, and so forth” (Acuna 254). Around 1943 and 1945, according to Frank Paz who is the president of the Spanish-Speaking People’s Council of Chicago, the railroad companies imported around 15,000 braceros. Braceros were refused membership to the Railroad Brotherhood so they only knew how to work in track repair and maintenance. Braceros were also paid less than any other
2. The confrontation between Mexicans and sailors began on June 3, 1943 when a group of sailors were trying to pick up some Chicanas but allegedly the sailors were attacked by Mexicans. No one knows what really went on …show more content…
The bracero program was a way from owners of companies to take advantage Mexican immigrants. “The railroad companies refused to promote Mexican Americans. In fact, they were importing temporary workers (braceros) from Mexico to do skilled work as electricians, pipe fitters, steamfitters, millwrights, and so forth” (Acuna 254). Around 1943 and 1945, according to Frank Paz who is the president of the Spanish-Speaking People’s Council of Chicago, the railroad companies imported around 15,000 braceros. Braceros were refused membership to the Railroad Brotherhood so they only knew how to work in track repair and maintenance. Braceros were also paid less than any other