Before the Mexican American War, much of the American Southwest was part of Mexico.Many of the first Mexican Americans were the people living there.In the years since, thousands of Mexicans came to America in search of opportunity and employment, and often found discrimination and poverty.Through hard work and dedication, Mexican Americans have forged a place for themselves in America.While adapting to American customs, they take pride in maintaining their identity as a bilingual and bicultural people.
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