Advocates of the North American Free Trade Agreement hoped that a (an) __________ in Mexican exports would __________ the migration of labor from Mexico to the United States.

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The word "hoped" in the sentence suggests a desired outcome, which is to decrease the migration of labor from Mexico to the United States. To achieve this, an increase in Mexican exports would provide more job opportunities in Mexico, which would in turn decrease the need for people to migrate to seek employment in the United States. Therefore, the correct choice is B) increase, decrease.

Advocates of the North American Free Trade Agreement Hoped That