Positives of Mexican Americans in the Military
Did the African Americans work in segregated units?
African Americans did have to work in segregated units.
How many Latinos were in the military during WWI?
500,000
What race were barrios mostly made up of?
Mexican Americans
How many Mexican American solders were awarded the Medal of Honor?
11 Mexican American soldiers received the Medal of Honor.
True or false: the Latinos in the military faced racism and had mostly a negative experience.
True
During the Mexican miracle, how did their income change?
It increased by 6% per year.
The 158th infantry regiment was highly regarded by who?
General Macarthur
Why did Mexican Americans move to the cities?
To get jobs in industries
True or false: The Mexican Miracle was the trade between the US and the Soviet Union?
False
Why did farmers like hiring braceros?
Braceros were cheap labor.