Which of the following best defines the term braceros

Complete Question:

Which of the following best defines the term braceros? Immigrants from Cuba who had contracts to work in America, mostly in industry

Immigrants from Mexico who had contracts to work in America, mostly in agriculture

Immigrants from Spain who had contracts to work in America, mostly in agriculture

Immigrants from Honduras who had contracts to work in America, mostly in industry

Answer:

Braceros were the Mexican Labourer that were admitted to U. S. to work there for a short span, mostly in the agricultural field.

Explanation:

Bracero Program

Around four decades ago, a guest workers program was initiated between U. S. and Mexico. The program grew up through various bi-lateral series of agreements between the two nations.

From 1942 to 1964, there were around 4.4 million contracts were made through which Mexican labours were able to work in the U. S. The Program was the outcome of the labour shortages for agricultural jobs due the World War II. The Mexican labours who commuted to the U. S. were termed as Braceros.