Compare And Contrast Puerto Ricos And Mexicans

The Puerto Ricans and Mexicans are known for their immigration groups. They move out of their hometown for a purpose. One purpose is to restart their lives and find a job. Mostly both of them move to the United States of America. The United States is the homeland for immigrants, mainly because it is one of the greatest places to live in, because there’s more opportunities for jobs. Puerto Ricans and Mexicans are very much alike in why they came to the United States. Both the Puerto Ricans and Mexicans differ on how they got treated when they arrived in America. They also have a big difference in their cultures. Back in the 1900’s, Puerto Ricans couldn’t find a decent job in their homes. People kept looking and looking and kept finding

In New York, there were gangs who discriminated the Puerto Ricans and determined to keep them away from their neighborhood. The gangs chased away any blacks or Puerto Ricans who wandered into the neighborhood. “The gang members, who were determined to keep their tidy ghetto off limits to outsiders” (Juan Gonzales 87). This quote talks about how the Puerto Ricans were treated when they move to the united states. The gangs were put to a stop when socialist Vito Marcantonio was put in congressman in New York. Later when he lost the election, gangs started to jump on the Puerto Ricans and others and started beating them brutally. Mexicans on the other hand were treated a little different than the Puerto Ricans. When they arrived to the united states they were being treated bad. They were being killed and hung. Lynching of Mexicans started on the 1900’s to scare of other Mexicans from entering South Texas. The cause for this disaster was because Americans thought they were no use to them. They didn’t know how to read and write. They weren’t really that educated back then so the only way for them not to come to the united states is to kill them. They were no use to the Americans. The culture in Puerto Rico is very vibrant and

During holidays like thanksgiving their foods are very similar with the Americans and Mexicans, just with a different seasoning mix. The major religion of Puerto Rico is roman catholic. There holidays are similar to the U.S. and Mexico but they also have other holidays that they celebrate, like three king’s day, Hostos day, constitution day, discovery day and saint john. Their clothes they were are very vibrant, similar to Mexico’s clothing. The music ranges to popular and folk genres to classical works. Salsa is one genre that is played in the island a lot. Puerto Rico has a lot of music festivals that include all those genres. The culture in Mexico is very similar to Puerto Rico. Mexico is mostly influenced by Spanish. Their main religion is roman catholic just like Puerto Rico. Their main language is Spanish. They also use vibrant color clothes just like Puerto Rico. Traditionally the father is the head of the family and the mother has a different role from the father. When invited to a Mexicans house you have to bring a gift. The gifts symbolize welcomed and thankful. Their holidays are much like the United States but with some other holidays added. Such as el Cinco de mayo, and el dia de los muertos. In conclusion, Puerto Rico and Mexico’s