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It was the other way around.
When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, the territories it possessed included present-day Mexico, most of Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica) as well as today's US States of California, Nevada, Utah, Texas and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
After the Texas Revolution (1835-1836) and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) Mexico lost all its northern territories to the US, adding more than 50,000 Mexicans to the American population. Also, during the following 60-70 years, there was almost free transit between Mexico and the United States, with people from Mexico working on the southwest, mainly as laborers and cowhands. After the Emergency Quota Act of 1918, many restrictions were applied, and after the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, further restrictions were enforced. This prompted many people who were ineligible to work on the United States, to enter the country illegally.
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Where did the Mexican immigrants go when they came to America?
they went to do different kinds of jobs in america.
What had happened as a result of the anti Chinese legislation?
Mexican immigrants came into the country.
What European ethnic group came to North America in 1700?
well there's the irish, german, mexican, italian, jewish, polish
Mexican empire for whom America was named?
Mexican empire for whom America was named?
Where did the Mexican came from east or west?
They came from the east.
How much is 1 Mexican bill worth in America?
How much is 1 Mexican bill worth in America 8 cents
Who was the first Mexican to came to US?
Luis deharo was the first Mexican to come to the us
What European ethnic groups came to North America in the 1700s?
well there's the irish, german, mexican, italian, jewish, polish
What league is club America in?
Mexican
What percent of Mexicans in America are Mexican American?
0%. You are either Mexican, or American.
Why the Europeans came to America?
they came to America to get wealthy.
Is Benjamin Brat Mexican?
No. He was born in San Francisco, California. His father was an American of German and English descent, while his mother came to the States from Peru (South America).
