Asked by Heather Ly Martos on Jul 21, 2024
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How did World War II change U.S. immigration policies towards Mexico?
U.S. Immigration Policies
The laws, regulations, and guidelines set by the United States government that determine who can enter, stay, or become a citizen of the U.S.
World War II
A global conflict that took place from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations and resulting in significant geopolitical changes.
- Analyze the changes in U.S. immigration policies during and after World War II.
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Saron GherensaeJul 23, 2024
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Wartime labor shortages prompted federal officials to reverse the policy of expelling Mexican nationals and instead signed a labor agreement with the Mexican government for Mexican farm workers working fields in California and elsewhere in the Southwest, and eventually throughout the country.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the changes in U.S. immigration policies during and after World War II.