MAS.SS.6.E
Identify physical and human geographic factors related to the migration of Mexican laborers as part of the 1940s Bracero Program.
Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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physical geographic factorshuman geographic factorsmigrationMexican laborers1940sBracero Program
Skills
- identify (physical and human geographic factors relevant to the Bracero Program) #dok1
- describe (the migration patterns of Mexican laborers during the 1940s) #dok2
- analyze (the connection between the Bracero Program and migration of Mexican laborers) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify physical and human geographic factors related to the migration of Mexican laborers in the 1940s Bracero Program. #dok1
- I can describe how physical and human geography influenced Mexican labor migration during the Bracero Program. #dok2
- I can analyze the impact of geographic factors on Mexican labor migration within the context of the Bracero Program. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Geographic factors play a critical role in shaping migration patterns and opportunities.
- The Bracero Program of the 1940s significantly influenced the movement and settlement of Mexican laborers in the United States.
Essential Questions
- What physical and human geographic factors influenced the migration of Mexican laborers during the Bracero Program?
- How did geographic conditions in both Mexico and the United States shape the experiences of Bracero workers?
- In what ways did the Bracero Program alter patterns of migration and settlement for Mexican workers?
- How did the needs of the U.S. and Mexican economies impact the movement of people during the 1940s?