Rain of Gold | Topics for Discussion & Projects

Rain of Gold Topics for Discussion

Discuss some of the reasons that many of the Mexican people left Mexico for the United States.

Analyze the conclusion of many Mexican people that education was the answer to the pathway of a better life for their children.

Explore possible reasons why the borders of the United States were closed to many Mexicans during the Revolution of 1910.

There are many coincidental meetings of the same people from Mexico once they arrived in the United States. How accurate do you think the author is in presenting these situations?

Discuss some possible reasons that Juan was not allowed to continue as a "powder man" at the rock quarry, even though he was qualified.

What was the difference between a Revolutionary Soldier and a bandit in Mexico during the Revolution?

How were Dona Guadalupe and Dona Margarita different? How were they the same?

Explore the function of religion to the families...
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