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Americans at War

Question 9 • Fall 24 US History B IC

Which of the following best defines the term braceros?

Answer
A
immigrants from Cuba who had contracts to work in America, mostly in industry
B
immigrants from Mexico who had contracts to work in America, mostly in agriculture
C
immigrants from Spain who had contracts to work in America, mostly in agriculture
D
immigrants from Honduras who had contracts to work in America, mostly in industry

Explanation

Braceros were Mexican workers who came to the United States under temporary labor contracts, especially through the Bracero Program. They were hired mainly for agricultural work, such as harvesting crops. Therefore, the best definition is immigrants from Mexico contracted to work mostly in agriculture.

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