Brocero Program Quiz

When did the Bracero Program begin?

• 1930

• 1942

• 1960

• 1950

What was the purpose of the Bracero Program?

• To provide job opportunities for American workers

• To address labor shortages in the United States during World War II and beyond by allowing Mexican agricultural workers to temporarily work in the country.

• To promote cultural exchange between Mexico and the United States

• To increase agricultural production in Mexico

Which government agency administered the Bracero Program?

• Works Progress Administration (WPA)

• Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)

• Department of Agriculture

• Farm Security Administration (FSA)

What were the labor conditions under the Bracero Program?

• Safe and fair

• Equal and just

• Beneficial and rewarding

• Exploitative and unfair

What was one controversy surrounding the Bracero Program?

• High wages for Bracero workers

• Lack of job opportunities for American workers

• Successful integration of Bracero workers into American society

• Exploitation and mistreatment of workers

How did the Bracero Program affect US agriculture?

• It caused a decrease in US agricultural production due to the use of inexperienced Mexican laborers.

• It helped alleviate labor shortages in US agriculture by allowing Mexican laborers to work in the US temporarily.

• It had no impact on US agriculture as the Mexican laborers were not skilled in farming.

• It led to an increase in US agricultural production due to the availability of cheap Mexican labor.

When did the Bracero Program end?

• December 31, 1964

• December 31, 1965

• December 31, 1963

• December 31, 1966

What is the lasting impact of the Bracero Program?

• Agricultural production

• Social welfare programs

• Education system

• Labor market and immigration policies

What is the Bracero Program often criticized for?

• Improved living conditions for workers

• Exploitation of workers and poor living conditions

• Lack of job opportunities for American workers

• High wages for workers