In order to clearly understand why most Anglo Americans became firmly devoted to the idea of an ethnically homogeneous society, it is first necessary to examine the historical policies impleme

nted towards immigration, and the government responses to new waves of culture. By doing so, it will become evident that societal perceptions of new ethnicities are often shaped by interaction between the groups themselves, but also by government policies that directly influence the nature of the relationship. Specifically, the inability of the American government to fully commit to either an open-door policy towards immigration or a restrictive one left the American public in the dark about what to think of ethnic groups like Mexicans, and stimulated racial tension. I will now discuss the ramifications of the government’s adopted policies on immigration and how this influenced the Anglo American-Mexican relationship.

Racial integration is important to understand when examining not only the interaction of individuals, but also the relationships of countries. Throughout this paper, it has become evident that the U.S.-Mexican relationship is indeed a special one, though it has not always settled on the best terms. Some problems have arisen due to the inability of the U.S. government to fully incorporate Mexican immigrants into society, or disallow them completely. Additional tension resulted from the fact that there was a demand for Mexican labor by U.S. businesses, thus further complicating the status and purpose of ethnic Mexicans in America. As a result, American citizens chose to strive for an ethnically homogeneous society, because they could not see a world in which both they and Mexicans lived peacefully together. In the end, however, the desire of most Mexicans to achieve a better life, assimilate themselves and bear the fruits of this country make them more than just citizens of paper, but citizens at heart.

One of the main problems resulting from Mexican immigration to the United States was the fact that it began around the beginning of the 20th century, and went unnoticed by the American public at first. As stated by Mark Reisler, “The arrival of Mexican workers took place very quietly…they were probably the most inconspicuous of the non-Anglo-Saxon groups entering the United States” (Reisler, pg.24). This is important because it alludes to the fact that while Mexicans were entering the country, no one would take notice of them until the number reached a significant level. For example, Mexicans were only noticed on a large-scale ba

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