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4 Review Exercise
1. George Washington was a multi-talented person. It was his as an
army general that helped achieve victory over the British.
2. George Washington served his country in peace and war. His illustrious war
record made him the natural choice for the nation’s presidency.
3. Following his victory, Washington became the nation’s first president. At that time the
country was comprised of just thirteen states.
4. Mount Vernon belonged to the Washington family for almost two hundred years. The
family renovated the property in the 1660s.
5. George Washington was heedful of Mount Vernon during his prolonged absences. He
regularly with his cousin Lund, who managed the estate.
6. George Washington depended on Lund to manage the affairs of Mount Vernon. He was
lucky to have such a capable person as acquisition of the property.
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7. In the 1700s, weeks could pass before a reply to a letter was received. Because of this,
Washington allowed his manager much in running the estate.
8. From the letters, we learn of a visit by a British warship to Mount Vernon. Lund was
probably surprised that the provoked Washington’s wrath.
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9. Lund Washington got along well with George Washington. However, Lund Washington
his cousin when he gave the British too friendly a welcome.
10. Washington had bitter feelings toward the British. He that he’d
see his house burned down before he helped them.
11. We know that Washington had a sharp tongue. It must have stung Lund when he was
for aiding the British.
12. After Washington’s death, his stepchildren became the new owners of Mount Vernon. He
had no children of his own to the property.
13. The property deteriorated over the years. Perhaps because of the cost, the family had
been to make the necessary repairs to the house.
14. Before 1858, there was little interest in Mount Vernon. The house by then was so
that it probably would soon have been torn down.
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15. Work on restoring Mount Vernon began in 1858. The was
planned so that the house would seem unchanged since the 1790s.
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Lesson
5 Review Exercise
1. Do you ever wonder where oranges come from? They were probably picked by a migrant
farmworker in a Florida or California grove.
2. Migrant farming has little appeal for most people. Because of its long hours and low pay,
it is often considered work.
3. Migrant workers are not paid by the hour but by how much they pick. Even a brief
from their labor means a smaller paycheck.
4. Lack of affordable housing is a major concern of migrant farmworkers. Often the only
options are small without electricity or running water.
5. It is difficult for migrant workers to find better-paying jobs. Lack of opportunity for
advancement keeps them in a(n) state of poverty.
6. Children of migrant workers are always on the move as their parents look for work. As a
result, they do not receive a(n) education.
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7. A good education is essential for children of migrant workers. Without it, they have little
to look forward to but a life of in the nation’s fields and orchards.
8. Many migrant children triumph over serious obstacles to overcome
and learn to read and write.
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9. Chavez and Huerta worked hard to form the union. Their efforts
paid off when the United Farm Workers was recognized by the growers.
10. The UFW union fought hard to better the conditions of its members. It
for better working conditions for migrant workers.
11. Fruits and vegetables must be transported quickly from field to supermarket. A
nationwide boycott causes a serious in the supply chain.
12. The UFW called for a boycott of lettuce and grapes. The growers hoped that Americans
would be to the poor working conditions of the workers.
13. The public gave its support to the union. Growers were forced to
when the public stopped buying their produce.
14. Harvest of Shame was shown on television in 1960. It created a sense of
in the nation, but that feeling soon abated.
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15. The East Coast Migrant Head Start Project was begun in 1974 and grew rapidly. It
many childcare centers for migrants and now serves over three
thousand children annually.
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