Forced Removal to Mexico: Repatriation Drives

In the 1930s, the US government deported nearly 2 million Mexicans and Mexican-Americans during the Great Depression. This was driven by economic hardship and xenophobia, with policies under Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt leading to mass deportations. Many deported were American citizens. The deportations ended as World War II created labor shortages. In 2006, California apologized for the trauma caused. The video explores how economic issues can influence government morality.

Discuss the impact of the repatriation drives on American citizens of Mexican descent.

What was the significance of California's official apology in 2006 regarding the repatriation drives?