1. Use information found in the Nativism section. Using your notes, explain how immigration has played a role in this country since its inception and how successive generations have integrated into this nation. In your opinion, do you feel that the descendants of these immigrants are the same American nativist who want to end immigration into the United States. Give examples of how nativism has changed or remained the same in the last two hundred years. (10 Points)
2. Use information found in the The Great Depression section. Using your notes explain how immigrants who did not invest in the Stock Market were affected by its crash in 1929. Discuss the economic, social, and political factors that influenced the lives of immigrant communities during this period and include specific examples to illustrate these changes. Do you feel that the actions taken by the United States Government alleviated the economic problems facing the nation or made them worse? (10 Points)
3. Use information found in the World War II section. Using your notes discuss how over a million Mexicans, both born in Mexico and in the United States contributed to the Allies efforts to win World War II. Describe why you think Mexicans were fighting for freedom in Europe and Asia but were being denied their civil rights in the United States. Do you feel that the fact that Mexicans were not segregated in the armed services contributed to an increase in patriotism among Mexican servicemen during the war? (10 Points)
4. Use information found in the Post War Period section. Using your notes describe how World War II was a watershed event for most Americans of Mexican decent. Do you feel that their experiences traveling throughout the United States and the rest of the world during the war years change their perspective on what it means to be an American. Give examples of how the war changed the men and women who came back to a country that had denied them the American Dream. (10 Points)
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