The new law in Arizona authorizing police to arrest individuals who cannot show documents proving that they are in the country legally has set off a fresh bout of acrimony. But as in the past, much of the debate is founded on mythology.

5 Myths about immigration

 

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History of Iberian Americans in the New World. Resources about the Spanish and Portuguese conquest and eventual nations.
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1492: An Ongoing Voyage
A look at how the Americas got started on what became Latin America.
American Revolution
Find out about the role thousands of Hispanics played in the American Revolution.
Chicano Historical Documents
Historical documents relating to Chicano History, brought to you by CLNet.
Documents of Early Texas
Documents from the early history of Texas. They include the Treaty of Velasco and the Declaration of Texas Independence. [English/Español]
H-LatAm
A mailing list dedicated discussing Latin American history. The have a gopher engine where you can browse prior related journal and publications.
la Malinche
La Malinche is said to be the first to give birth to a mestizo Mexican, and the first to turn her back on them.
The Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives
A historical gallery of Latino contribution to the United States culture. Be sure to check out their Virtual Gallery for an online exhibit.
Spanish Catholic Missions
Spanish Catholic Missions are spread throughout the American continent and frequently coninue to serve as a spiritual outlet.
US Latinos and Latinas & World War II
A project to document and preserve the contributions of Hispanics in WWII.