Chapter 10

Question 1

1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Answer 1

Ended the Mexican-American war, giving America a TON of land.

Question 2

Bracero program

Answer 2

Program that allowed mexican temporary workers to enter the US

Question 3

Things such as the bracero program, operation wetback, etc, are examples of what view of mexican laborers?

Answer 3

That they were less valuable and unwanted.

Question 4

How does america treat citizens of puerto rico?

Answer 4

They are US citizens, but do not have a representative in congress and have commonwealth status. Can’t vote.

Question 5

Borderlands

Answer 5

Areas close to the US/Mexico border. Usually have lots of businesses that take advantage of cheap Mexican labor to sell products back to the US, Maquiladoras

Question 6

curanderismo

Answer 6

Home remedies for illnesses. Mexican-Americans less likely to seek medical help from the medical system.

Question 7

La Raza

Answer 7

The idea of a unified race/general unity between latin americans and native americans.

Question 8

Life Chances

Answer 8

Abilities to get a well-paying job, own a home, start your own business, travel, etc.

Question 9

Maquiladoras

Answer 9

Businesses in Mexico that produce goods to sell back to the US for cheaper prices.

Question 10

Neoricans

Answer 10

Puerto Ricans living in new york.

Question 11

World Systems Theory

Answer 11

The idea that developed nations take advantage of the cheap labor of developing nations to enable their lifestyle. Sort of neocolonialism.

Question 12

Mixed Status

Answer 12

Someone who has dual citizenship or at least considers themself to be both Mexican and American.

Question 13

Machismo

Answer 13

Strong, aggressive masculine pride. Stereotype of latin culture.