Mexican Immigration Dbq

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The notion I’m going to deal with is “Spaces and exchanges”. To begging with I would like to give a definition of the notion. Space is the unlimited three-dimensional expanse in which all material objects are located, and exchange is an act of giving and receiving something else in return. There are different kinds of exchanges as for example the media, the people and the trade. To illustrate the notion, I’ve chosen to talk about immigration in the United-States. We may wonder to what extent is Mexican immigration in the United-States beneficial for both populations. On document 3 unit 8 (New horizons-listening) the journalist and its interlocutor discuss what attracts Mexicans to the other side of the fence. Mexicans are drawn to the United-States …show more content…

They also represent a significant labor force which is needed in the country.
Mexicans are given the opportunities to climb up the rungs of the social ladder while the U.S. economy benefits from their endeavors. Plus, there are many cultural exchanges as the formation of a multicultural society. Making the Mexican immigration beneficial and advantageous for both populations.
Moreover, on document 6 unit 8 (the other side of the coin – cartoon) we can see that the cartoon is a pro-immigrant response for those who say that immigrants are taking away jobs from Americans. The Mexicans usually work at restaurants, fields, factories and many other back-breaking jobs, not to mention that they are very low-paid. The Mexicans can be considered an economic force as they accept menial jobs that Americans are unwilling to do.
On the last vignette, we can see Uncle Sam handing the Arizona police officer a warning. The State of Arizona passed a discriminatory immigration law. However, immigration is under the control of the federal government. Consequently, the American government is suing the Arizona

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