Question

after reading (or while reading) the article on the historical context of the house on mango street, respond to the following questions. short answers can be bulleted. otherwise, write in complete sentences and use blue font.

1. outside of chicago, in which states can be found the largest concentration of latinos?
2. between 1900 and 1925, why did entire families leave the country of mexico for the u.s.?
3. who were the “enganchistas?”
4. how did european landlords treat mexican immigrants? be specific?
5. why did the mexican population increase 600% in just ten years wwii in chicago?
6. how/why was sandra cisneros’s father able to enter the u.s. during wwii?
7. explain the chicano movement, based on what the article provides.
8. according to the article, how is mexican culture showcased today in chicago?

Explanation:

1. States with large Latino concentrations outside of Chicago include California, Texas, Florida, New York etc. due to historical immigration patterns and economic opportunities.
2. Between 1900 - 1925, Mexican families left for the U.S. due to the Mexican Revolution which brought political instability, violence, and economic disruption.
3. "Enganchistas" were labor recruiters who brought Mexican workers to the U.S., often promising better - paying jobs and living conditions.
4. European landlords often treated Mexican immigrants poorly, charging high rents for substandard housing, and sometimes engaging in discriminatory practices.
5. During WWI, the Mexican population in Chicago increased 600% because of labor shortages in the U.S. due to men going to war, creating job opportunities that attracted Mexican immigrants, and also due to continued unrest in Mexico.
6. Sandra Cisneros's father was able to enter the U.S. during WWII likely because of the Bracero Program which brought in Mexican agricultural workers to fill labor shortages in the U.S. agricultural sector.
7. The Chicano movement was a social and political movement by Mexican - Americans in the U.S. to fight for civil rights, cultural pride, and social justice, including issues like better education, fair employment, and an end to discrimination.
8. Mexican culture in Chicago today is showcased through festivals like Cinco de Mayo, Mexican - American restaurants, art galleries featuring Chicano art, and cultural centers that preserve and promote Mexican traditions.

Answer:

1. California, Texas, Florida, New York etc.
2. Due to the Mexican Revolution causing political instability, violence, and economic disruption.
3. Labor recruiters who brought Mexican workers to the U.S.
4. They charged high rents for substandard housing and engaged in discriminatory practices.
5. Due to labor shortages in the U.S. during WWI creating job opportunities and continued unrest in Mexico.
6. Likely because of the Bracero Program.
7. A social and political movement by Mexican - Americans for civil rights, cultural pride, and social justice.
8. Through festivals, restaurants, art galleries, and cultural centers.