Economic Effects(Joao)
What type of jobs did most Latino immigrants work in during the 1920s?
Agriculture, construction, and railroad work.
what makes Colombia better than the other countries
everything
The US population today has a percentage of ______ that is Latino.
A)18%
B)5%
C)60%
D)30%
A)18%
What is one reason people migrate from Latin America to the U.S. today?
For better job opportunities or to escape poverty.
What is the most widely spoken language in Latin America?
Spanish.
Why did U.S. businesses actively recruit workers from Mexico during the 1920s?
To fill labor shortages caused by World War I.
When and why was border patrol in the US first invented?
This new group of officers was created in 1924 to watch the border and regulate immigration.
In the 1920's Latinos most commonly worked in what labor sector?
A)Industrial Jobs
B)Agricultural Jobs
C)Sales Clerks
D)Education/teachers
B)Agricultural Jobs
How has Latino culture influenced American food and traditions?
Popular foods like tacos and holidays like Día de los Muertos are celebrated widely in the U.S.
Which Latino country won the last FIFA World Cup?
Argentina.
How did U.S. businesses benefit from recruiting Mexican workers?
Cheap labor kept costs low and profits high.
What country was the main source of Latino immigrants to the United States during the 1920s?
Mexico
What period of time was the Mexican Revolution?
A)1890
B)1850
C)1910
D)1950
C)1910
What is one challenge Latino immigrants face today that is similar to the 1920s?
Discrimination and low wages in some industries.
How many Latino countries does the Amazon Rainforest span?
Nine countries. Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. (about 60% of it lies in Brazil).
How did the economic contributions of Latino immigrants help the development of cities in the U.S. during the 1920s?
They built roads, railroads, houses, and other infrastructure.
What is the U.S. Border Patrol?
This U.S. government agency, formed in the 1920s, enforced immigration policies at the border and began to formalize the regulation of Latino immigrants.
The majority of Latino migrants were_______.
A)Puerto Rican
B)Mexican
C)Cuban
D)Columbian
B)Mexican
What role do Latino immigrants play in essential industries today?
They work in areas like farming, construction, and healthcare, keeping these sectors running.
Which Latin American country is famous for inventing chocolate?
Mexico.
What economic policy or event in the 1920s limited the wages or working conditions for Latino immigrant workers?
Discrimination and lack of labor protections.
What are anti-alien land laws?
Latino immigrants faced this type of state and local legislation in the 1920s, which restricted their ability to own land and access certain public services.
During the 1920's most Latinos migrated to which state?
A)California
B)Texas
C)Utah
D)Alabama
A)California
Why is Latino immigration a big issue today in the U.S.?
It involves debates over labor needs, border security, cultural integration, and immigrant rights.
Which Latin American city is the highest capital in the world?
La Paz, Bolivia. It’s located at 11,942 feet above sea level, so visitors might experience altitude sickness!