Cesar Chavez's Important Events

Elianis, Darius, Reymiguel, Ka'manii and Kevon are studying about Cesar Chavez in their E.L.A. class. They learned that Chavez used a specific method to protest and fight for farm workers' rights. What method did he use?

• Negotiations, compromises, and lobbying

• Protests, demonstrations, and picketing

• Boycotts, strikes, and hunger strikes

• Petitions, lawsuits, and sit-ins

What was the name of the organization formed by Cesar Chavez to fight for the rights of farm workers?

• Agricultural Laborers Association

• Farm Workers Union

• Workers Rights Coalition

• United Farm Workers (UFW)

In which year was the National Farm Workers Association formed?

• 1955

• 1970

• 1962

• 1960

What was the main goal of the Delano Grape Strike?

• To promote the consumption of grapes

• To decrease the number of grape workers

• To improve working conditions and wages for grape workers.

• To increase the price of grapes

Which year did the Delano Grape Strike begin?

• 1965

• 1980

• 1970

• 1960

What did Cesar Chavez do to draw attention to the plight of farm workers?

• He started a political campaign.

• He organized boycotts and strikes.

• He organized a charity event.

• He wrote a book about farm workers.

What impact did Cesar Chavez's fasting have on the farm workers' movement?

• Cesar Chavez's fasting caused division among the farm workers' movement.

• Cesar Chavez's fasting brought national attention to the farm workers' movement and increased public support.

• Cesar Chavez's fasting had no impact on the farm workers' movement.

• Cesar Chavez's fasting led to a decrease in public support for the farm workers' movement.

What is the legacy of Cesar Chavez?

• Cesar Chavez is known for his legacy as a military general.

• Cesar Chavez is known for his legacy as a famous actor.

• Cesar Chavez is known for his legacy as a professional athlete.

• Cesar Chavez is known for his legacy as a labor leader and civil rights activist.

How did Cesar Chavez's nonviolent protests inspire other civil rights movements?

• By encouraging violent protests as a more effective means of achieving change.

• By demonstrating the power of peaceful resistance and showing that change could be achieved without violence.

• By advocating for the use of military force to suppress civil rights movements.

• By promoting the idea that violence is necessary for social change.

What is the significance of Cesar Chavez's work in the history of labor rights?

• Cesar Chavez's work was focused on improving working conditions for factory workers instead of farm workers.

• Cesar Chavez's work only benefited a small group of farm workers in Florida and Idaho.

• Cesar Chavez helped establish the United Farm Workers (UFW) which fought for farm workers rights.

• Cesar Chavez's work had no impact on labor rights.