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Cultural Diversity in Texas

Question 3 • W Geography_A_IC

All of the following statements about Mexican immigrants in Texas are true EXCEPT:

Answer
A
Their customs were heavily influenced by Spanish traditions.
B
Very few Mexican immigrants worked as migrant farm laborers.
C
After World War II, many began moving from rural to urban areas.
D
By the 1920s, they began learning English and participating in the political system.

Explanation

The false statement is that very few Mexican immigrants worked as migrant farm laborers. In fact, many Mexican immigrants in Texas worked in agriculture, often moving seasonally to find farm work. The other statements describe Spanish influences on customs, a postwar move from rural areas to cities, and increased English learning and political participation by the 1920s.

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