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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nos Creemos Americanos: Braceros in History and Song

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Mexican folk songs offer an authentic look at WWII immigrant workers. This study of the U.S. Bracero Program sets historians up with context information so they can write their own corrido. The class reviews themes and formulas of...
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Primary
Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: Wwii 1939 45: The Bracero Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Original photographs and informational text explore the government-sponsored Mexican worker program known as Braceros that was in place during World War II.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is aptly named; the Bracero program was indeed a bittersweet experience for many Mexicans and Americans alike. Be sure to click on the Additional pages drop down for more information and historic images of the Bracero experience.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Mexican Labor and Wwii: Bracero Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Bracero Program.
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Handout
Digital History

Digital History: Viva La Raza!

For Students 9th - 10th
This Digital History site provides an informative overview of the Mexican American civil rights movement in America.
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Primary
Other

The Mexican Braceros: The Official Bracero Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the official agreement between the governments of the United States and Mexico during World War II.
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Website
Other

Bracero History Archive: Bracero Program

For Students 9th - 10th
The oral histories and artifacts of the Bracero program, a guest worker initiative that spanned the years from 1942-1964 is presented here. Links to resources for teachers, including lesson plans and activities.
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Article
American University

American University: Los Braceros (1942 1964): Mexican Labor Importation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an explanation of the World War II Braceros program, which imported migrant farm workers into the United States from Mexico.
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Handout
Other

The Farmworkers' Website: Los Braceros (1942 1964)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive and well-developed site that provides a variety of information about migrant farm workers, working conditions and failed legislation to remedy the problems. Excellent resource.