This unit focuses on American imperialism related to territorial expansion, trade, and immigration in Latin America from 1846 to the present. The unit primarily examines relations between Mexico and the United States. The unit is geared towards a 7th English Language Arts class. Classroom activities and the content of this unit will be anchored in Voces Sin Fronteras, a bilingual graphic novel in Spanish and English that focuses on contemporary youth immigration experiences from Latin America to the United States. 

(Developed for English Language Arts, grade 7; recommended for English Language Arts, grades 6-8)