Class Discussion Friday, November 22nd

1. Class DiscussionFriday, November 22nd In your opinion, what “should” the USA’s policy on immigration be? What are the pros / cons to your position?

2. After today… • Students will explore both sides of the USA immigration debate. • Students will look at migration patterns within and from Latin America • Students will find and analyze political cartoons on immigration.

3. Homework • Find 3 current events stories over the 5 day Thanksgiving break. • These stories can be from a variety of sources: print, radio, internet, television. • Provide Mr. Henry with a copy or link to the site where you found the story. • Write a short synopsis (5 -7 sentences) of the story. • Be prepared to discuss the story AND your feelings about the story when you return.

4. Class Notes • The 1960’s and 1970’s were a time of tremendous population growth in most parts of Latin America. • The 1990’s and 2000’s have generally seen declining rates of fertility in this region due to factors like increased urbanization & education. • Exceptions: Guatemala & Bolivia – two rural countries with high Amerindian populations.

5. Bolivia • President Evo Morales is one of the few indigenous Americans to lead a Latin American country. • He is a socialist who advocates land reform and redistribution of wealth. • He is often critical of the USA and its policies.

6. Political Cartoon

7. Class Notes • After gaining their independence from Iberian (European) countries many of LA new leaders sought to increase immigration from their former Colonial masters. • From the 1870’s to 1930’s large numbers of Italians, Portuguese, Spanish, and Germans immigrated to Southern Cone countries. • The DeKirchner’s of Argentina – Former and current President.

8. Class Note • Between 1908 and 1978 a quarter million Japanese immigrated to Brazil which is now home to 1.3 million people of Japanese descent. • In more recent years much of this immigration has come from South Korea. • Former President of Peru – Alberto Fujimori

9. Political Cartoon

10. Class Notes • Migration occurs within the region of Latin America due to shifting economic and political realities. • PUSH EG – Civil War in El Salvador • PULL EG – Venezuela’s oil boom.

11. However… • Americans are most familiar with immigration INTO the United States from Latin America. • While the majority of Hispanic immigrants in the USA are Mexican - not all immigrants from this region are Mexican. • Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the USA’s population.

14. Political Cartoon

15. Border crossing gone bad…

16. Agricultural Workers

17. Transnationalism • Transnationalism is the phenomenon whereby many migrants maintain close ties with their home countries. • Remittance Payments are transfers of money from one country to another. According to the NY Times about 50 billion dollars “leaves” the USA annually in recent years. • This is an important source of income for many LDC’s

18. Build a bigger wall????

19. Background Research • GO TO: nytimes.com • SEARCH: Arizona Immigration Law • ASK: Do you agree with this law? Why or Why Not? • HAS your opinion on immigration been influenced by anything you have heard today?

20. ANALYZE - #1

21. ANALYZE - #2

22. ANALYZE - #3

23. Citizenship • GO TO: • http://www.history.com/interactives/citizenship-quiz • Take the shorter version of the test and record your score.

24. After today… • Students will look at LA immigration patterns. • Students will find and analyze political cartoons on immigration. • Students will explore both sides of the USA immigration debate.