Migrant farming has little appeal for most people. Because of its long hours and low pay, it is often considered (a)   work.

Migrant workers are not paid by the hour but how much they pick. Even a brief (a)   from their labor means a smaller paycheck.

Lack of affordable housing is a major concern of migrant farm workers. Often the only options are small (a)   without electricity or running water.

It is difficult for migrant workers to find better-paying jobs. Lack of opportunity for advancement keeps them in a (a)   state of poverty.

Children of migrant workers are always on the move as their parents look for work. As a result, they do not receive an (a)   education.

A good education is essential for the children of migrant workers. Without it, they have little to look forward to but a life of (a)   in the nation's field and orchards.

Many migrant children triumph over serious obstacles to overcome (a)   and learn to read and write.

Chavez and Huerta worked hard to form the union. Their (a)   efforts paid off when the United Farm Workers was recognized by the growers.

The UFW union fought hard to better the conditions of its members. It (a)   for better working conditions for migrant workers.

Fruits and vegetables must be transported quickly from the field to the supermarket. A nationwide boycott causes a serious (a)   in the supply chain.

The UFW called for a boycott of lettuce and grapes. The growers hoped that Americans would be (a)   to the poor working conditions of the workers.

The public gave its support to the union. Growers were forced to (a)   when the public stopped buying their produce.

Harvest of Shame was shown on television in 1960. It created a sense of (a)   in the nation, but that feeling soon abated.

The East Coast Migrant Head Start Project was begun in 1974. It grew rapidly, and by 2004, it (a)   eighty-six child care centers in twelve states.