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2006-11-11 04:57:43 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government Immigration

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1/4 of the US was once a territory of Mexico. Another huge chunk was Russian. Another chunk was French. Each of those chunks was purchased or won in combat by the English chunk. Therefore, English won out.

There was a push for a long while to establish a national language between German and English! But that died down once the Great World War started. I've picked up a great deal of Spanish, because I enjoy it. Otherwise, I don't think anyone should be forced to learn Spanish. Just like learning English, it might make some interactions easier!

2006-11-11 05:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by J G 4 · 3 0

Hold it! NOT ALL of the USA belonged to Mexico,so don't make a mountain out of a mole hill. Most of the Southwestern US belonged to Mexico,and before that,it was part of New Spain. What if Italy were on the South of the US,would you think you need to learn Italian? How about if Poland,the Czech Republic,or even South Africa were on our Southern border. Would you feel a need to learn the languages of those nations too? I myself am Mexican/American and my parents taught me that that regardless of where you live,the more languages you can speak,the more people you can communicate with.

2006-11-11 05:28:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Another wacky weed question. Parts of the US was part of Mexico as was parts that belonged to the French and Russia. Most legal immigrants here came from Europe until the massive illegal influx. Benjamin Franklin at one time proposed that the US should speak German but then, wanted the Turkey as the national bird. He lost his bid to make German the language by people who spoke English, which is probably why the majority of Americans speak that language.

2006-11-11 05:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry 2 · 0 1

Being bilingual is a blessing for an individual. But having a bilingual and bicultural country is a disaster that will lead to the fall of our nation. So to answer your question, no. Americans shouldn't be forced to learn another language to live in their own country where English has been spoken for hundreds of years. The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and Mexico are two separate countries. When in Mexico, speak their language. When in America, speak ENGLISH. Don't like it? tough sh*t.

2006-11-11 07:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Nope. This was covered in the Treaty. Those who lived on the territories and used to be Mexican citizens at the time the territories became part of the US would not be required to learn English, but no way were we going to learn Spanish, unless as individuals we care to do so.

2006-11-11 06:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by DAR 7 · 2 0

If you want to look at it that way, I could say that Mexico was part of the Indian Nation. You need to learn to speak the many languages of the Native Americans. Legal Immigrants know that U.S. Law requires them to become proficient in the ENGLISH LANGUAGE. The many other immigrants have acclimated to U.S. culture and language, without losing their own culture or identity.

2006-11-11 05:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Migra 3 · 1 0

It would be a good thing if we all learned Spanish, but the real answer is that all immigrants (to America) should learn English!

2006-11-11 05:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 2 0

There are 12 million illegals made out of all races in a populace of three hundred million. If you run into any one odds are well that it may not be an unlawful even though they cannot talk English.

2016-09-01 10:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

USA was part of MEX? What history book have you been reading? Anyway, we should all learn Spanish. And Chinese. And Hindi. Why not?

2006-11-11 05:01:14 · answer #9 · answered by abbeyroad54321 3 · 0 1

I think many people in America are very narrow minded when it comes to immigrants and there languages. In many other countries there are two or more different spoken languages. If immigrants can get by speaking there native language than let it be. And visa versa.

2006-11-11 05:05:33 · answer #10 · answered by Nicole G 2 · 1 1

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