Ethnic Mexicans Discussion Essay
Humanities
write an essay of full one page or one and half pages, using a clear introduction, body, and conclusion, on each of the following questions (be sure to provide details, names, dates, examples, and page references)
Sum of 3 essays,
essay #1 on the following Question:
1) According to the lectures, why does the phrase “Foreigners in their Native Land” describe the situation of ethnic Mexicans in the United States in the second half of the nineteenth century? Discuss in relation to the Foley, as well as “The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo . . .” and two other primary sources in Vargas.
essay #2 on the following Question:
2) Referring to the lectures discuss the effects of immigration on ethnic Mexicans already in the U.S. What were some of these? Consider in relation to Foley, as well as articles by Victor S. Clark, Mario T. García, and Vicki L. Ruiz in Vargas.
essay #3 on the following Question:
3) What do the following articles say about the status of women among ethnic Mexicans?– “Eulalia Pérez Remembers . . . ,” “Anglo American Stereotypes . . . ,”and “Unmarried Women of Santa Fe . . .”? Discuss thoroughly, also using material from the lectures and Mexicans in the Making of America.
