Beyond Borders Sparknotes

One of the things that have always been perplexing about the History of the United States is how the Civil War could end Slavery, but immigration issues still exist. Beyond Borders: A History of Mexican Migration to the United States delivers an abundance of information that contributes to the evidence of the ongoing issue. The author emphasizes ratiocinations on why Mexicans aim to live in the United States, what they are trying to escape from in Mexico, the restraints they are facing in the United States, and the conditions they are facing while crossing the border to get into the United States. Individuals such as students, educators, and historians who are studying immigration can be aided by this book that includes numerous amounts of
Mexicans were sat between getting by the border legally or getting by illegally. The ones who went by legally went through a process of humiliation involving baths and delousing; their heads were shaved, their clothing and baggage took from them and fumigated, and they were forced to march stark naked before medical inspectors. Those who crossed illegally swam across the Rio Grande to enter the United States, receiving the name as “wetback”. Tempestuous conversation is constructed by reason of all the information Henderson
Although it has plenty of information, the text is not clear with its style of writing. The author doesn't necessarily start off by explaining exactly why Mexicans are migrating to the United States. The reader has to make it further into the chapters to get an exact answer. On the other hand, Beyond Borders; A History of Mexican Migration to the United States is filled with information from multiple sources. This allows the book to have a stronger argument with credentials. The author created a better understanding of Mexican Immigration and its conflict with the United States. He answered all the questions; who, what, when, where, why, and how for both Mexicans and Americans. Both perspectives are clear and