Malheur County
In what state is Malheur County located?
Oregon
In the 1950's how many estimated migrants came to Oregon every year?
40,000
What was their favorite past time?(2)
Baseball and dances
where was discrimination most prominent, Oregon or Texas?
Texas
What were the 2 dams called that irrigated much of Eastern Washington, Oregon, and Idaho?
Bonneville, and Owyhee
What was the average pay in the 1950's?
$0.70 - $1.12
What genre of music did Tejanos enjoy?
Conjunto
why did Mexican women often seek employment?
To escape strict supervision from their families, make money for themselves, and have a sense of freedom
What was the name of the mayor who supported Japanese Americans in Ontario?
Elmo Smith
In a 1968 survey, what percent of camps had no running water?
88%
What careers did Tejano youth pursue? (multiple correct answers)
school teachers, counselors, receptionist, construction workers, firefighters, truck drivers, and contractors
how did the Japanese in Oregon welcome Tejanos such as the Rodriquez family?
They welcomed them to their communities, gave them proper housing and jobs, and were anti-discriminatory towards them