Hey guys, I know this is a little early, but I decided to put up the discussion questions for this Friday. I may add more after lecture on Wednesday, but for now here they are:
Despite the political and social racism that the Mexican Americans faced, they were crucial to the development of many of Michigan's industries. What are some of these industries, and in what ways did the Mexicans contribute?
In what ways did Mexicans try to integrate into American culture, and in what ways were they barred from associating themselves with other Americans?
What did the government do with the Mexican workers during the Recession, and what was the result?
Why did the government implement operation wetback?
What different kinds of racism did Mexicans face here as opposed to in Texas?
How much did they make, on average, and did any of these jobs pay better than the others? Why do you think this was so?
Were Mr. Chavez’s kids allowed to go to school?
In the Cuba article, what are some of the differences they describe between refugees and normal migrants?
What were some of the characteristics of the first wave of Cuban immigrants?
Second wave?
Third Wave (Mariel Exodus)?
Fourth Wave?
What were some of the similarities and differences in ideology between the first and last waves?
What were some of the racial issues that Cubans faced, specifically during Fidel's revolution and after running away to the U.S.?
In Wednesday's Guest Lecture:
-He said that the majority of Mexicans who came to MI worked in beet farms. What were some of the reasons he gave for why sugar became so popular in the United States?
-What was the New Deal, and why were the majority of latinos left out of it?
-What was the steriotypical role of the Latina during the women's rights movement, when middle class women were leaving home to get jobs?
-What is repatriation, and what were Frieda Kahlo and Diego Riviera's stance on it? Why?
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