Looks at the history of Mexican Americans, Emigration, illegal border crossing, and the influence on American culture.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents
Life in the homeland -- Emigration -- Arriving in the United States -- History of Mexican Americans in the United States -- Recent history of Mexican Americans -- Mexican Americans in U.S. Society -- Notable Mexican Americans -- Time line -- Glossary -- Further resources -- Index.
Summary
Describes why many Mexicans immigrated to the United States and how they adapted to their new environment.Looks at the history of Mexican Americans, emigration, illegal border crossing, and the influence on American culture.