Question

question 1-7
this excerpt is from a farmworkers boycott leaflet
we are asking you to support our struggle for better wages and decent
working conditions by refusing to buy grapes. our families suffer when
growers deny us fair treatment, but together we can bring justice through
sacrifice. do not eat grapes until the growers recognize the rights of
farmworkers
— united farm workers leaflet, 1969
based on the leaflet, which statement describes the methods used by cesar chavez and the united farm workers?
○ they partnered with the federal government to expand factory jobs for migrant workers
○ they relied on violent strikes to force employers to meet their demands.
○ they sought to improve conditions for farmworkers through boycotts and nonviolent action.
○ they encouraged farmworkers to abandon agricultural work for industrial employment.

Explanation:

The leaflet explicitly calls for people to support farmworkers by refusing to buy grapes (a boycott) as a nonviolent way to push for better wages and working conditions. The other options are incorrect: there is no mention of partnering with the federal government for factory jobs, using violent strikes, or encouraging farmworkers to leave agricultural work.

Answer:

They sought to improve conditions for farmworkers through boycotts and nonviolent action.