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How and why did your family come to the united states?

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How and why did your family come to the united states?

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My dad came to the U.S. with his mom for a better life and more opportunities. She decided it would benefit both of them to live in a land where there's more freedom. They crossed the border by car.

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My dad and his mom had to learn a whole new language and new culture. They started off with a clean slate, which means he had no friends. It was difficult for him because on top of learning a new language he also had dyslexia.

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What was going on historically in the U.S. during this time? and did it affect your family?

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What was going on historically in the U.S. during this time? and did it affect your family?

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The California governor attempted to initiate proposition 87, which would exclude illegal immigrants from going to school. My dad and his new friends were scared, the proposition passed but it was not implemented.