Mexico Migration Flashcards

1
Q

Mexico is a world leader in the preparation of what type of workers?

A

engineers and computer scientists,

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2
Q

the Obama and Trump administrations did alot of what to Mexicans? (hint: politcal racist move)

A

detained and deported

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3
Q

Why is it hard to cross the border today?

A

the increasing militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border since 9/11

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4
Q

The number of Mexican immigrants fell during

A

the economic recession and has continued to fall further after the U.S. economy recovered.

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5
Q

In terms of migration, Mexico use to be in what place? And, what place is it now?

A

First place. 3rd Place

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6
Q

When did mexicans start coming to the us

A

when the borders changed

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7
Q

BRACERO PROGRAM: when and why

A

during WWII, contracted to work

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8
Q

Why did Mexicans start immigranting to the US?

A

for work

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9
Q

When did the U.S. illegally deport people

A

During the great depression - they kicked out 2 million people and 60 percent of them were citizens.

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10
Q

Immigration of mexico is the largest group

A

yes, more legal immigration from mexico than anywhere else

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