This created a desire among many individuals, to do anything to escape these harsh conditions. Once this occurred, it meant that the total amounts of illegal immigration began to increase exponentially. These different elements are important, because they are showing how war, economics and demand from American businesses helped to fuel immigration from Mexico. ("El Norte")
When you compare the Irish with the Mexicans, it is clear that both were coming to the nation in search of greater economic opportunities and out of survival. However, beyond these generalities the Irish came to America based on a potato famine. While Mexicans, were trying to escape the civil war and violence. In the case of economic opportunities, both groups saw the ability to have a better life in comparison with their current situation. The difference is that the Irish were seeking to escape the repressive policies of the British. Whereas the Mexicans, were seeking out these opportunities based on the tremendous amounts of demand for their services inside the U.S. These factors are important, because...
For many of the same reasons. This will shaped their views about America and their role within society. ("El Norte")
As a result, the incidents that were discussed earlier (including: the 1790 Naturalization Law, the role of the Irish in the Democratic Party, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the Immigration Act of 1924, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the 1903 Oxnard Strike, the 1907 Gentlemen's Agreement and the 1933 San Joaquin Valley Strike) are illustrating the challenges that both groups went through. This is in response to the unique culture these individuals are bringing with them. While at the same time, this is highlighting how there is need for society have these people provide some kind of a service (such as cheap labor). Over the course of time, these two factors have meant that immigrants and their customs would become a part of American culture.
Bibliography
"El Norte." Diablo Valley College, 2011.
"Irish Immigration Lecture." Diablo Valley College, 2011.
