Freedom and the Future

Hispanic American History follows the timeline of this proud and ethnically diverse culture. This title describes the growth of Hispanic culture as modern national borders were established. It introduces civil rights issues, racism, prejudice, poverty, and repatriation while discussing World War I, the Mexican Revolution, the Great Depression, World War II, the migration to the United States, and even vaqueros. Leaders, artists, writers, athletes, and other key figures are also introduced, including Francisco Ramirez, Rafael Chacon, George Santayana, Diego Rivera, Luis Munoz Rivera, Ramon Novarro, and Senator Dennis Chavez. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.