Who was César Chávez?
César Chávez and the Fight for Farmworkers' Rights

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César Chávez was a civil rights activist and labor leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) and dedicated his life to improving the working conditions and rights of farmworkers in the United States.
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What is the significance of Emma Tenayuca in the context of farmworkers' rights?
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Emma Tenayuca was a prominent labor leader and activist who fought for the rights of Mexican-American workers and was arrested at the age of 16 for protesting against poor working conditions.
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What does the term 'farmworker' refer to?
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A farmworker is an individual who is employed to work on a farm, typically involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
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What is a labor union?
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A labor union is an organization of workers that advocates for their rights, negotiates wages, working conditions, and benefits on behalf of its members.
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What was the purpose of the United Farm Workers (UFW)?
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The UFW was established to improve the working conditions, wages, and rights of farmworkers, particularly those of Mexican and Filipino descent.
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What role did nonviolent protest play in César Chávez's activism?
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César Chávez believed in nonviolent protest as a means to achieve social change, using methods such as strikes, boycotts, and marches to draw attention to the plight of farmworkers.
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What is the significance of the Delano Grape Strike?
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The Delano Grape Strike was a pivotal event in the labor movement, initiated by farmworkers in 1965 to demand better wages and working conditions, leading to the formation of the UFW.
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