Braceros were Mexican laborers who entered the United States under the Bracero Program, initiated in 1942, primarily to address labor shortages during World War II. However, in the 1920s, the term "bracero" wasn't commonly used, as the program began later. During the 1920s, Mexican immigrants faced significant discrimination and were often employed in low-wage jobs, particularly in agriculture and railroads. Their contributions were vital to the U.S. economy, but they often encountered social and legal challenges.
They were farm workers from Mexico.
They worked for low pay
They worked for low pay.
all of the above (apex)
they worked for low pay
They were farm workers from Mexico.
They worked for low pay
They worked for low pay.
all of the above (apex)
they worked for low pay
Braceros in the 1920s were Mexican laborers who were brought to the United States under temporary work programs to address labor shortages, particularly in agriculture and railroad industries. This program was a response to the demand for labor during World War II but laid the groundwork for similar arrangements in later decades. The term "bracero" translates to "manual laborer" in Spanish, and these workers often faced challenging conditions, low wages, and limited rights. Their contributions significantly impacted the U.S. economy and workforce during that era.
Mexicans that were part of a US work program.
received lower wages than whites did
received lower wages than whites did (apex)
The 1920s was known as The Roaring Twenties. The '20s was a time of free-wheeling and dealing, free flow of money, and prosperity for many. However, for the poor, the 1920s was a continuation of poverty and struggling.
In the 1920s, the United States passed the Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson-Reed Act. This legislation established national origin quotas, restricting the number of immigrants allowed entry based on their country of birth. The quotas favored Western and Northern European immigrants while severely limiting immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe, as well as Asia.
well known in the 1920s