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RCMultiple Choice

America and the Global Economy — Cumulative exam

Question 17 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

What was a main tool used by the United Farm Workers in the 1960s to raise awareness about the plight of migrant farm workers?

Answer
A
boycotts
B
taking over federal buildings
C
violent protests
D
preservation of cultural areas

Explanation

The United Farm Workers sought to draw public attention to poor working conditions and low wages through organized consumer boycotts, especially the grape boycott. By refusing to buy certain farm products, supporters put economic pressure on growers. The correct choice is boycotts.

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