What was a feature of the bracero program?
A. Against the wishes of the Mexican government, Congress excluded immigrant Mexican workers in the United States from minimum-wage requirements.
B. Mexican farm workers were admitted to the United States on short-term work contracts to fill agricultural jobs left vacant by Americans.
C. By agreement between Mexico and the United States, citizenship was extended to Mexicans illegally residing in the United States in 1942.
D. Against the wishes of the Mexican government, Congress provided for the deportation of Mexicans who had illegally entered the United States.
Answer: B
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Britain and the Union almost went to war over
(A) The Laird rams (B) The Trent Affair (C) The Alabama (D) All of the above
The Wilmot Proviso stated that
A. Mexico must pay an indemnity to the U.S. for losing the war. B. $2 million would be paid to Santa Anna for his help in betraying Mexico. C. slavery would be prohibited from any territory gained in the war with Mexico. D. Texas would gain immediate admission to the U.S. as a state E. None of the above