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Bracero Program

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AP US History

Definition

The Bracero Program was a series of laws and diplomatic agreements, initiated by an August 1942 exchange of notes between the United States and Mexico, for the importation of temporary contract laborers from Mexico to the United States.

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Historical Context

  • Historical Context

Historical Significance

The Bracero Program had a profound influence on agricultural practices, immigration patterns, and labor relations in the United States. It set a precedent for guest worker programs and highlighted the reliance of American agriculture on migrant labor. The program also contributed to demographic changes in the U.S., with many braceros establishing permanent residency, thus affecting the cultural and social fabric of communities across the country.

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