Operation Wetback and Chicanos in WWII

Operation Wetback: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

Answer Only one of the following questions:

1. Operation Wetback -

What is Operation Wetback? Who participated in it and why? Why was it started and for what purpose? Who benefited from the operation and how? What occurred as part of the operation?

What resulted from it? Show the significance of Operation Wetback by breaking it down, showing the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of the operation.

2. Chicanos in the Second World War-

Breakdown the story of Chicanos in WWII. Focus on the individuals who participated. Why did they participate? What roles did they have? Where did the war take them?

Did they see battle? What was the war like for Chicanos both at home and abroad? Breakdown their experiences? What happened to Chicanos during the War period? What happened to Chicanos after the war ended? What did Chicanos achieve or gain from WWII? What were some of their accomplishments?

Approved Sources For Discussion Board Assignment:

You are required to use only material from the following approved sources to support your responses. If you use unapproved material, your grade for the assignment will be 0/F!

1) James Diego Vigil, From Indians to Chicanos
2) The Power Points Included On Canvas
3) The Videos i Have Posted On Canvas Using These Sources (If You Can) The Text Book Is James Diego Vigil, From Indians To Chicanos: The Dynamics Of Mexican-American Culture (Chapter Nine)

Please Remember: Points Will Be Deducted For The Follow:

1) Failure to include properly formatted MLA citations from approved sources -5 points

2) Failure to include critical analysis supported with facts - 5 points

3) Less than 500 words per submission – 1 point for every 100 words missing/if your submission is less than 250 words, your grade will be -25 points/ 0 credit for the week!

4) Overuse of citations and/or the failure to write a cohesive, clearly stated, grammatically correct response - 5 points- -5 points5) Failure to use