In 1942 in an effort to solve the problems of labor shortages the US began the bracero program this program brought workers into the country from?

In 1942, the United States initiated the Bracero Program to address labor shortages during World War II by bringing in temporary agricultural workers from Mexico. The program aimed to fill gaps in the labor force, particularly in agriculture and railroads, as many American workers were enlisted in the military. The Bracero Program facilitated the legal entry of hundreds of thousands of Mexican laborers, helping to sustain the economy during the war years. It continued until 1964, significantly impacting U.S.-Mexico relations and labor dynamics.