Mexican American Expansion In The Early 19th Century

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Mexican Americans and California History American expansion in the early 19th century had a significant impact on Mexican Americans, shaping their lives and communities in both positive and negative ways. My argumentation will delve into the historical context of American expansion, the key figures involved, the impact on Mexican Americans, influential individuals in the field, various perspectives, and potential future developments. As of today, the social conflicts between Mexico and California have left remarkable impacts in the southern part of California affecting the migratory surge and influencing the lives of Mexican Americans. I will be arguing how the Mexican migration has affected the economy and culturally. My argument will be to answer “Why were many Mexican …show more content…
The reading The Crucible of Struggle: A History of Mexican Americans from Colonial Times to the Present Era, relies on “Immigration from Mexico and economic growth in the southwest became integrally related. Likewise, racial conflict became interwoven with class and economic conflict.” (Zaragosa Vargas). As a result of the annexation of California in 1848, influenced the American settlers into the region. The growth of Mexican Americans was seen as inferior and unwelcome. They were denied access to political power and economic opportunities. Many Mexican Americans lost their homes because they were displaced from them, they were forced to relocate to less desirable areas. On the other hand, The Long History of Anti-Latino Discrimination in America by Erin Blakemore caught my attention with the discriminatory experiences faced by Latino Americans throughout American history. Latinos faced exclusion from Anglo establishments, were segregated into urban barrios, and were subjected to stereotypes and discrimination based on language, skin color, and country of

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