Dust Bowl migrants look for work in Arizona

The video discusses the labor dynamics in agricultural fields, highlighting the abundance of jobs due to irrigation. It emphasizes the role of Filipinos and Mexicans in performing hard labor in lettuce fields, as they are perceived to be stronger and more capable. Additionally, it touches on job opportunities in packing sheds, comparing the work to a machine-like, endless bounty.

What is the main reason for the abundance of labor in the fields?

• Lack of other job opportunities

• Government incentives

• Richness of the fields due to irrigation

• High wages

Why are Filipinos and Mexicans primarily working in the fields?

• They are strong and can handle the hard work better

• They own the fields

• They have no other skills

• They are paid more than others

What type of work might be available in the sheds?

• Field plowing

• Irrigation management

• Packing

• Harvesting crops

How is the work in the fields and sheds described?

• As a community effort

• As a temporary job

• As a seasonal opportunity

• As a machine producing endless bounty

What is the implication of the work being like a machine?

• It is highly automated

• It is repetitive and continuous

• It requires technical skills

• It is unpredictable