History
In this year the Continental Congress of the United States' adopted the Declaration of Independence.
1776
Name a U.S. state that borders Mexico
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and/or California.
4000 ÷ 40 =
100
The movement of people from one place to another, with the intention of settling in a new location.
Migration
A cheese shop
In the book Esperanza Rising, Esperanza and her family join migrant worker camps in California during this period of global economic downturn and hardship.
The Great Depression
Name the Capitol cities of the U.S. and of México.
Washington D.C. and México city.
3600 ÷ 90 =
40
Negative migration factors that lead to movement FROM a place
Push Factors
Teacher Joe loves this activity that uses a long DOUBLE bladed paddle to propel a one-person boat on water.
Kayaking
In the book Esperanza Rising, this period of draught and the storms caused by it led to health problems like Valley Fever, impacting Mama's health and forcing Esperanza to take on more responsibilities in the family.
The Dust Bowl
Name at least 3 Central American countries.
Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
1440 ÷ 12 =
120
Positive migration factors that lead to movement TO a place
Pull Factors
Which city in the United States (where Teacher Joe used to live) has the largest population?
New York City
This dictator of México ruled from 1877 until 1911, when he was forced out of power during the Méxican Revolution.
Porfirio Díaz
Bordering Venezuela, Ecuador, and Brazil, this country also borders Central America's Panama, thus connecting the North and South American Continents.
Colombia
2875 ÷ 25 =
115
A forced overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Revolution
How old is Teacher Joe?
26
The largest city in Washington State is named after Chief siʔaɬ, once a leader of these tribes and peoples.
Suquamish, Duwamish, and Coast Salish Peoples
In the book Esperanza Rising, Esperanza and her family flee to the United States from this city in central México.
Hint: This city gets it's name from the hot springs in the surrounding area.
Aguascalientes
5456 ÷ 11 =
496
The leadership of the dictator of México resulted in this: the uneven distribution of wealth, income, and assets within a society.
Inequality
How tall EXACTLY is Teacher Joe?
6 foot 3 inches