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Chloeellawright

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Among the gardeners interviewed for this study, the authors found that these new immigrants
 
  a. had skills as gardeners because they came from rural farming villagers, and with some cash in their hands, they could immediately start their own businesses.
  b. despite their lack of English, it was fairly simple to go door-to-door to find work in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
  c. had come from ranchos in Mexico, worked on small farms there, had relatives who were gardeners, and liked to be able to work outdoors.
  d. took a long time to get established, were indigent for many years, and only turned to gardening as a last resort when they could not get work in other industries.

Question 2

The authors of this article outline how Mexican gardeners get into the business. Which of the following is the most common career path for entry into gardening as an occupation?
 
  a. These men come to the United States from Mexico with gardening skills, look for jobs in the local Spanish newspapers, and apply.
  b. Although these men some as unskilled laborers, they serve as apprentices to established gardening contractors and work their way into the business.
  c. Most typically, they start their jobs by working for male family members or for people from their home towns in Mexico.
  d. These men are entrepreneurs who come to America and immediately start a business in the gardening industry.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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