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Struggling to Become American, 1899-1940 (Latino-American History)
Struggling to Become American 18991940 - Latino-American History Author:Robin Doak The late 19th-century imperial surge of the United States greatly affected Latino Americans. The fourth volume of "Latino-American History", "Struggling to Become American: 1899-1940", covers Puerto Rican and Cuban immigration, along with Mexican migration, and spotlights Latinos who fought for the United States during World War I. Students will... more » also find discussion about conditions on the U.S. homefront, where a great number of Latino laborers were recruited to work in the railway, steel, meatpacking, construction, and agriculture industries. The author also describes early Latino-American struggles for acceptance, equality, and fair treatment in the United States, particularly during the Great Depression.« less