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Fighting for American Values, 1941-1975 (Latino-American History) by Robin Santos Doak is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>As the American economy grew following World War II, so did the need for cheap labor. In many parts of the United States, Latino Americans and Latino immigrants provided the solution. Seeking political and economic equality with their Anglo counterparts, Latinos joined other groups in the fight for civil rights. The result of these struggles was a new sense of Latino-American identity.</p><h3>Children's Literature</h3><p>This book is one in a Latino-American History series, written to be a comprehensive survey of the people and events that have played a key role in Latino-American history. The title and cover photo suggest a lively read, telling how Latinos, in fighting for American values, have made an impact. Unfortunately, the writing lacks energy and is delivered in a dry, encyclopedic style that presents facts and doesn't capture the dramatic, often discouraging, always colorful story of Latinos in the United States. Typical of the writing is a paragraph about baseball, a section that should be exciting and high interest for young people: In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first African-American player in the major leagues, opening the door for dark-skinned Latino players.

Author

Robin Santos Doak

Publisher

Facts on File, Incorporated

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9780816064441

Subjects

History, Children'S, Young Adult