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Decade of Betrayal: Mexican Repatriation in the 1930s,New
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During the Great Depression, a sense of total despair plagued the United States. Americans sought a convenient scapegoat and found it in the Mexican community. Laws forbidding employment of Mexicans were accompanied by the hue and cry to 'get rid of the Mexicans!' The hysteria led pandemic repatriation drives and one million Mexicans and their children were illegally shipped to Mexico.Despite their horrific treatment and traumatic experiences, the American born children never gave up hope of returning to the United States. Upon attaining legal age, they badgered their parents to let them return home. Repatriation survivors who came back worked diligently to get their lives back together. Due to their sense of shame, few of them ever told their children about their tragic ordeal.Decade of Betrayal recounts the injustice and suffering endured by the Mexican community during the 1930s. It focuses on the experiences of individuals forced to undergo the tragic ordeal of betrayal, deprivation, and adjustment. This revised edition also addresses the inclusion of the event in the educational curriculum, the issuance of a formal apology, and the question of fiscal remuneration.'Francisco Balderrama and Raymond Rodrguez, the authors of Decade of Betrayal, the first expansive study of Mexican repatriation with perspectives from both sides of the border, claim that 1 million people of Mexican descent were driven from the United States during the 1930s due to raids, scare tactics, deportation, repatriation and public pressure. Of that conservative estimate, approximately 60 percent of those leaving were legal American citizens. Mexicans comprised nearly half of all those deported during the decade, although they made up less than 1 percent of the country's population. 'Americans, reeling from the economic disorientation of the depression, sought a convenient scapegoat,' Balderrama and Rodrguez wrote. 'They found it in the Mexican community.''American History
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Decade of Betrayal'? A: 'Decade of Betrayal' explores the experiences of the Mexican community during the 1930s, focusing on the injustices and suffering they faced due to repatriation drives during the Great Depression.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Decade of Betrayal'? A: The book is authored by Francisco Balderrama and Raymond Rodríguez, who provide a comprehensive study of Mexican repatriation from both sides of the border.
- Q: What significant events does the book cover? A: 'Decade of Betrayal' covers the mass deportations of Mexicans, the societal scapegoating during the Great Depression, and the long-term effects on the affected individuals and families.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the revised edition addresses the inclusion of Mexican repatriation in educational curriculums and discusses the need for formal apologies and fiscal remuneration.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: This product is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of use but remains functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Decade of Betrayal' have? A: 'Decade of Betrayal' contains a total of 376 pages, providing an in-depth look at its subject matter.
- Q: What binding type is this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Decade of Betrayal' published? A: 'Decade of Betrayal' was published on May 31, 2006.
- Q: What are the notable features of this book? A: The book offers a comprehensive narrative on the historical context of Mexican repatriation and includes insights from both Mexican and American perspectives.
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