The Mexican Revolution: Background Lesson for Esperanza Rising

We will be reading the book Esperanza Rising in language arts class.  In order to understand this book, you need to know a bit about the Mexican Revolution.

Esperanza Rising -- CA History Setting

Use this link to find out more about the setting of Esperanza Rising.

Esperanza Rising Post #2: CA & The Great Depression

Esperanza will soon be moving to California.  In the 1930s California was caught in the midst of the Great Depression.  Learn about the historical setting of Esperanza Rising using these links.

Esperanza Rising Post #1 -- Historical Setting

Use this link for today's work on the historical setting of Esperanza Rising.

Esperanza Rising -- Post #1 -- Setting Jigsaw

Use this link to look at the pictures for your jigsaw.  You are examining the geographical and historical setting of Esperanza Rising.