Esperanza rising

Esperanza Rising

By shrey
  • Mexican Revolution

    Mexican Revolution
    Many Mexicans flee to the United States for safety and refuge..
  • The Immigration Act...

    The Immigration Act...
    An act is passed that stops immigrants from Southern or Eastern Europe from coming to the U.S..People protest outside the border.
  • Protesting by Railroad Workers

    Protesting by Railroad Workers
    The League of United Latin American Citizens protest dicrimination by a railroad company refusing to giving skilled apprenticeships to Mexican Americans.
  • Bracero Program

    Bracero Program
    The Bracero program staarted helping millions of Mexicans immigrate to the U.S, as farm workers.
  • Operation Wetback

    Operation Wetback
    This operation ,by President Eisenhower, deported more than 3.8 million people of Mexican descent....
  • National Farm Workers Union

    National Farm Workers Union
    The National Farm Workers Union is created by Caesar Chavez to help Mexican farm workers
  • Bracero Program Repealed

    Bracero Program Repealed
    The Bracero Program is repealed because it was too expensive at th time.
  • M.A.N.A.

    M.A.N.A.
    The Mexican American Women's National Association is created to establish rights and freedoms for Mexican American women.
  • N.A.F.T.A

    N.A.F.T.A
    The North AMerican Free Trade Agreement is created ,therefore the border populations increase.
  • President Clinton's Visit

    President Clinton's Visit
    President Clinton becomes the first president after President Carter to visit Mexico. He promises to cut off on major deportations in immigration,