How do these weeks readings inform or challenge your thinking regarding immigration of mexicans to the american southwest (especially when situated in the context of the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo)?

During our initial self-introductions, several of you mentioned that you wanted to learn more about history and immigration by Mexicans to the United States. How do these weeks readings inform or challenge your thinking regarding immigration of Mexicans to the American Southwest (especially when situated in the context of The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo)?