Mexican Robin Hood Analysis

Following the decline of gold extraction, Various Anglos reacted with extreme violence towards foreigners as they attributed the economical decline to immigration. Thus, anti-foreign and racist attacks, laws and confiscatory taxes sought to drive out foreigners, especially Chinese and Latin American Immigrants (Carrigan, W. D. 2003: 420-438). The marginalized groups of this era by law could not form a union or strike, thus much of the communities found refuge and strength in their culture and community. National celebrations, such as 5 de mayo, were celebrated and Traditional songs, such as los “Corridos de Juan Murrieta” kept the Mexican American and Mexican spirit strong. Joaquin Murrieta Carrillo, also called the Mexican Robin Hood, was
Furthermore the need for education on these crimes is not exclusive to the Mexican American citizen, because mob violence against any marginalized group is inhumane and research on the cause can prevent present and future violence. Much of American history is filled with regional border conflicts. Another detrimental historical conflict between Anglos and individuals of Mexican Origin or Descent was the conflict in Clifton-Morenci Arizona in the 20th century. Much like the Gold rush in California, Clifton-Morenci found itself rich and governed by copper ore. Campaigns aimed to assemble a low wage workforce attracted foreigners from all regions, including tens of thousands of individuals from Latin America. The low wage Mexican workface soon overtook 80 percent of jobs in Clifton-Morenci mines. And like the situation in California, many Anglos found themselves threaten by low wage and skilled Mexican miners. Anti-foreign and racist attacks paved the way for laws and confiscatory taxes aimed to drive out foreigners. The 10-hour shift of the categorized Mexican workforce was confided to
The Congreso Mexicanista, sometimes referred to as El Primer Congreso Mexicanista, was established in Laredo in 1911. Clemente Idar, a labor organizer, journalist, civil-rights activist, propagated the congress to organize the Gran Liga Mexicanista de Beneficencia y Protección, translated to the Great Mexican League for Benefit and Protection. This campaing sought to provide education and civil rights for Mexican Americans. Idar and his family invited various Mexican representatives of the state, members of Mutalistas, and Texas-Mexican journalist. Journalist from Spanish-language newspaper, such as La Crónica, provided free advertising for the congress and, in a series of articles, called on all Texas Mexicans to send representatives. They also issued a special invitation to women from the region, including Nuevo Laredo and Tamaulipas. The Congreso was scheduled on the celebration of the Mexican Independence Day. Workshops focused on social oppression and Texan transgressions on the Mexican. The congress established the Gran Liga Mexicanista de Beneficencia y Protección and the Liga Femenil Mexicanista, a social, cultural, political, and charity oriented organization for Mexican-American women. These two campaigns sought to promote cultural and moral values among Texas Mexicans, provide protection from the violent Anglo authorities, and inhibit segregation of Texas Mexican students. Nicasio