Mexicans were of lower class due to economic issues. “After 1910, in fact, almost one-eighth of Mexico’s population migrated to the, United States as a result of the push and pull of economic necessity. Southwest agri-businessmen “imported” Mexican workers to fill the need for cheap labor, and this influx signaled the beginning of even greater Anglo manipulation of Mexican settlement or colonias” (Acuna). Mexico economic status was bad and people needed money and because most people needed money the Americans would take advantage. Being part of the lower class played a big part in why Mexicans would go to America and work for very low wages. Mexicans needed the money to support their families and most people crossing to take these jobs were men
Mexicans were of lower class due to economic issues. “After 1910, in fact, almost one-eighth of Mexico’s population migrated to the, United States as a result of the push and pull of economic necessity. Southwest agri-businessmen “imported” Mexican workers to fill the need for cheap labor, and this influx signaled the beginning of even greater Anglo manipulation of Mexican settlement or colonias” (Acuna). Mexico economic status was bad and people needed money and because most people needed money the Americans would take advantage. Being part of the lower class played a big part in why Mexicans would go to America and work for very low wages. Mexicans needed the money to support their families and most people crossing to take these jobs were men