Bracero workers were primarily Mexican laborers brought to the United States during World War II through the Bracero Program to address labor shortages in agriculture and other industries. Unlike African Americans, who were facing systemic racial segregation and discrimination domestically, braceros were temporary workers under a bilateral agreement, often experiencing exploitation and poor working conditions. While both groups sought better economic opportunities, their experiences and the nature of their labor rights differed significantly, with braceros lacking permanent residency and facing specific legal and social challenges tied to their status as migrant workers.
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African Americans fought both on the front lines as soldiers and behind the scenes as labor workers. Former slaves played an important role in the North's victory.
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In 1942, the United States initiated the Bracero Program to address labor shortages during World War II by bringing in temporary agricultural workers from Mexico. The program aimed to fill gaps in the labor force, particularly in agriculture and railroads, as many American workers were enlisted in the military. The Bracero Program facilitated the legal entry of hundreds of thousands of Mexican laborers, helping to sustain the economy during the war years. It continued until 1964, significantly impacting U.S.-Mexico relations and labor dynamics.
Mexican workers provided labor on American farms
African Americans
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Braceros. The Bracero program aimed at importing Mexican agricultural labor to replace Americans now in the service. "Bracero" roughly translates as "strong arm"
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They provided schools to educate workers.
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The freedmans bureau helped African American economically by providing schools to educate workers.
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The Bracero Program .
The Bracero Program was originally a binational temporary contract labor program initiated, in October 5,1942, by an exchange of diplomatic notes between the United States and Mexico after a series of negotiations.