University of Texas at El Paso historians Dr. Yolanda Leyva and Kimberly Sumano and author Tim Z. Hernandez discuss eighty years of Bracero history. The braceros (“strong arms”) were guest workers hired by the United States during World War II from nations like Mexico and Guatemala to assist the allied war effort in farm and railroad work, often meeting hostility or discrimination in the United States. A recorded version of the presentation is available to watch (see link below). watch the presentation and discussion, then writing a 2-4 page essay discussing what you learned. Your completed essay should be set in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, with one-inch margins. University of Texas at El Paso historians Dr. Yolanda Leyva and Kimberly Sumano and author Tim Z. Hernandez discuss eighty years of Bracero history. The braceros (“strong arms”) were guest workers hired by the United States during World War II from nations like Mexico and Guatemala to assist the allied war effort in farm and railroad work, often meeting hostility or discrimination in the United States. Link to recorded presentation (on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5AJ3ElodiI
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