Debating American Identity: Southwestern Statehood and Mexican Immigration

Synopsis

Debating American Identity Is An Innovative Look At Four National Debates Over The Inclusion Of The Mexican-origin Population In The United States In The Early Twentieth Century. Linda C. Noel Explores Different Conceptions Of American Identity Through Disputes Over Arizona And New Mexico Statehood, Temporary Workers, Immigration, And Repatriation-- Note On Terminology -- Part I. The Late Territorial Years, 1898-1912 -- The Closed Door : Exclusion Reigns -- The Door Swings Inward : Pluralism And Marginalization -- Part Ii. Transformations : The First World War Era, 1917-1922 -- Changing Strategies For A New World -- Marginalization Evolves : Image Of A Temporary Worker -- Part Iii. Immigration Restriction Debates, 1926-1930 -- Closing The Door? -- Promotion Of The Temporary Worker -- Part Iv. Repatriation, 1930-1935 -- To Keep America American : The Door Swings Outward. Linda C. Noel. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.