They point to farms, factories, restaurants, warehouses, and construction sites where immigrant labor has long played a major role.
According to this viewpoint, America’s economic success cannot be separated from the contributions of generations of workers who came from Mexico and built lives in the United States.
Not Everyone Agrees
Critics, however, see the issue differently.
Some argue that America became a global power through the efforts of people from countless backgrounds and nationalities—not any single group.
Others believe that statements focusing on one community overlook the sacrifices and contributions made by millions of Americans from different ethnic, cultural, and historical backgrounds.
For them, the story of America is larger and more complex.
