A river runs along the _______ between the two states. a) c citizen b) u unions c) s strikes d) b border

border – noun – a line between one country, state, county, or town and another

The community plans ________ of all the unfair businesses. a) b boycotts b) c citizen c) u unions d) s strikes

boycotts – plural noun – protests in which people refuse to buy from or work for a person, nation, or business

Carmine is an Italian _______ but often visits the United States. a) o overheard b) o opportunities c) b boycotts d) c citizen

citizen – noun – a person who was born in a country or who chooses to live in and become a member of that country.

School offers students many _______ to b involved in clubs. a) b boycotts b) c citizen c) u unions d) o opportunities

opportunities – plural noun - good chances or favorable times.

I _________my brother planning a surprise party for me. a) b border b) o overheard c) o opportunities d) b boycotts

overheard – verb – heard something one was not supposed to hear

The workers threatened _____ if conditions did not improve. a) b border b) o overheard c) s strikes d) b boycotts

strikes – plural noun – the stopping work to protest something.

Labor _____ fight to get works the safety equipment they need. a) b border b) u unions c) o opportunities d) s strikes

unions – plural noun – groups of workers joined together to protect their jobs and improve working conditions

Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American labor activist and leader of the United Farm Workers. During the 20th century he was a leading voice for migrant farm workers (people who move from place to place in order to find work). His tireless leadership focused national attention on these laborers' terrible working conditions, which eventually led to improvement

This poster calls for Americans to stop buying lettuce and grapes in support of the United Farm Workers

Susan Ging Lent Production