Mexicans in Wisconsin (People of Wisconsin)

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From agricultural and factory workers to renowned writers and musicians, the Mexican immigrants who have made their homes in Wisconsin over the last century have turn into a significant and diverse a part of this state’s cultural and economic history. Coming from quite a few educational and professional backgrounds, the earliest Mexican immigrants traveled north looking for better economic opportunities and relief from the violence and economic turmoil of the Mexican Revolution. They found work in tanneries and foundries, and on beet farms where they replaced earlier European immigrant workers who had moved on to circle of relatives farms. As Mexican immigration has grown to the present day, these families have turn into integral members of Wisconsin communities, building businesses, enhance systems, and non secular institutions. But their experience has also been riddled with challenges, as they have got fought for adequate working conditions, access to education, and acceptance amid widespread prejudice. In this concise history, learn the fascinating stories of this vibrant and resilient immigrant population: from the Tejano migrant workers who traveled north seasonally to work in the state’s cucumber fields, to the made up our minds labor movement led by Jesus Salas, to the young activists of the Chicano Movement, and beyond.


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