3. Both families came in the fourth wave of
immigration
The Contreras family emigrated from Tijuana B.C.
Mexico to California
The Urita family emigrated from Juarez, Chihuahua
Mexico to California
The Urita family did emigrate from Mexico by feet
going through desert and different climates
4. Both families came to California to find a job and stay
close to their land
When they got to California they found a job in the
Kool-Aid Company (primary sector)
Got paid low wage which was difficult to afford things
5. The Contreras family settled in a apartment
The Urita family settled in a complex
Both families had difficulty in paying rent and affording
for food and household items
They had to eat rice, beans and tortillas for several
months until they settled in
Today, the Contreras family lives in California and the
Urita family returned to Mexico
6. Education was difficult because Hispanics were not
allowed to go to school with the Whites
Discrimination was high against the Hispanics
Jobs were low wage for Hispanic people
7. The Contreras family were Mormons since decades
The Urita family were Catholic since decades
The Contreras family preached to the Urita family and got
them to join the Mormon church
Today, both families are Mormon
8. I Learned more bout my ancestry and family
I Learned many new things of this course
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