Immigration 1945-1961 Flashcards
1
Q
How did the Cold War impact immigration 3
A
- Intensified traditional anxieties about foreigners
- Allowed in those fleeing communism
- After the McCarrren-Walter act, Asian immigration began to rise- as there was preference towards those with useful Cold War skills
2
Q
What was the Mexican-American immigration like?
A
- Due to the needs of American agriculture business, allowed for the Bracero from 1942-64
- 5 million Mexican laborers were allowed in
3
Q
What was operation Wetback and who encouraged it?
A
- 1954, the mass deportation of illegal mexican immigrants.
- Encouraged by Labour Leaders, due to wages for undocumented workers were considerably lower
4
Q
How many people were deported in Operation Wetback?
A
1 million in 1954
5
Q
Number of immigrants from Latin America in 1940 vs. 1950
A
1940- 17%
1950s- 40%
6
Q
Number of Asian and Middle Eastern immigrants 1940 vs 1960?
A
1940- 3%
1961-7%
