Vincent Reyes' family came from Mexico and Arizona to Los Angeles seeking better opportunities and to live the American Dream. Both of his grandmothers were from Native American tribes in Arizona. His grandfathers served in World War II, with one being a boat driver and the other a foot soldier on D-Day. His uncle was drafted for the Vietnam War, and his father volunteered to go in his brother's place, though ultimately the war ended before either had to serve. The family immigrated to pursue better lives and opportunities despite coming from different places.

1. FAMILY HISTORY
PRESENTATION
By: Vincent Reyes

2. INTRODUCTION
• My family came from Mexico and Arizona to live in Los Angeles for a better
opportunity in life. To live the American Dream.

3. VOCABULARY USE.
• Immigration
• Pull Factor
• Native American
• WWII
• Vietnam War

4. IMMIGRATION
• The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
• My mom’s dad came from Mexico near the Mexico City area. There is also
French blood in him.

5. PULL FACTOR
• Factors from another land that attracts people from other lands. Example
would be economic, religious, environmental, and political reasons.
• Los Angeles was a one of the best places to get jobs. My grandparents all
went to Los Angeles for the jobs as the pull factor.

6. NATIVE AMERICANS
• A member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
• Both grandmas were from Arizona and were from a Native American tribe.
Mom’s mom was from the tribe called Yaqui. Dad’s mom was also was
Native American, but it is unknown what she was.

7. WWII
• A war fought in from 1939 to 1945, in which Great Britan, France, the Soviet
Union, the United States, China, and other Allies defeated Germany, Italy,
and Japan.
• Both Grandpas were part of WWII. Dad’s dad was the boat driver on D-day.
Mom’s dad was the foot soldier on D-day.

8. VIETNAM WAR
• a prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North
Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the armies of South
Vietnam who were supported by the United States.
• My uncle was drafted to go to the Vietnam war. My dad couldn’t see his
brother being the tough guy to go war, so my dad volunteer to go instead.
My dad never went because the war just ended.

9. CONCLUSION
• Even though my family came from different parts of land, they wanted a
better opportunity in life, and they wanted a better life for the next
generation. My family will support America because they care about all of
us.

10. ANY QUESTION?
• Yes?
• No?
• Maybe?

11. ¡VIVAN LOS REYES!
• Long live the kings and thank you. : )