The Legacy of Mexican Repatriation
Words: 685 Pages: 2 6032At the dawn of the 1930s, the United States faced the cataclysmic economic downturn known as the Great Depression, which had far-reaching consequences for all residents, including Mexican immigrants and Mexican Americans. This period of economic distress brought about a severe job crisis and widespread food shortages, affecting millions across the nation. Among those hardest hit were Mexican immigrants, who faced not only economic challenges but also additional threats and hostility. This hostility was fueled by the belief among some […]