MAS.SS.7.B

Evaluate the contributions of the Bracero Program to the U.S. war effort and the development of the agricultural economy in the American Southwest.

Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
Bracero ProgramU.S. war effortdevelopmentagricultural economyAmerican Southwest
Skills
  • evaluate (the contributions of the Bracero Program) #dok3
  • analyze (the impact of the Bracero Program on the U.S. war effort) #dok3
  • analyze (the role of the Bracero Program in the development of the agricultural economy in the American Southwest) #dok3
  • describe (historical significance of the Bracero Program) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can describe the basic facts about the Bracero Program and its historical context. #dok1
  • I can identify the key features of the Bracero Program and its connection to the U.S. war effort. #dok1
  • I can summarize the ways the Bracero Program contributed to changes in U.S. agriculture. #dok2
  • I can explain the relationship between the Bracero Program and economic growth in the American Southwest. #dok2
  • I can analyze the impact of the Bracero Program on Mexican American labor history. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the significance of the Bracero Program in shaping the agricultural economy and supporting the U.S. war effort. #dok3
  • I can use evidence to support a position about the overall legacy of the Bracero Program for workers and communities. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • The Bracero Program significantly influenced both the U.S. war effort and the agricultural development of the American Southwest.
  • The contributions of the Bracero Program have lasting effects on Mexican American labor experiences and U.S. economic history.
Essential Questions
  • What was the Bracero Program and why was it created?
  • How did the Bracero Program contribute to the U.S. war effort during World War II?
  • In what ways did the Bracero Program impact the agricultural economy of the American Southwest?
  • What long-term effects did the Bracero Program have on Mexican American workers and communities?
  • How should we evaluate the legacy of the Bracero Program from multiple perspectives?