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Table of Contents Introduction: The Changing Face of the United States 6 by Marian L. Smith Introduction: The Changing Face of Canada 10 by Peter A. Hammerschmidt 1. The Pull of El Norte 15 2. Central America: The Cost of War and Poverty 21 3. A Brief History of Immigration to North America 49 4. Making a New Life 67 5. Being Central American in North America 77 6. Troubles in the Land of Opportunity 85 7. A Future of Possibilities 97 Famous Central Americans 102 Series Glossary of Key Terms 103 Further Reading 104 Internet Resources 105 Index 106 Contributors 110 Picture Credits 112

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