Exploring the United Farm Workers' Movement

The video explores the rise of social movements in the 1960s, focusing on the United Farm Workers (UFW) movement. It highlights the poor living conditions of farm workers and the formation of organizations like AWOC and NFWA, led by figures such as Larry Itliong, Dolores Huerta, and Cesar Chavez. The movement's commitment to non-violence, inspired by Gandhi and Dr. King, is emphasized. The video also discusses Chavez's controversial stance on immigration and the UFW's evolving policies. Today, the UFW continues to advocate for farm workers' rights, despite ongoing challenges.

Which movement focused on improving the conditions of farm workers?

• The American Indian Movement

• The Women's Movement

• The Asian American Movement

• The United Farm Workers Movement

What was one of the main issues farm workers faced according to the video?

• Lack of access to healthcare

• All of the above

• Unsafe working conditions and low wages

• Lack of educational opportunities

Who were the early leaders that helped lead the farm workers?

• Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong

• Cesar Chavez and Larry Itliong

• Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez

• Larry Itliong and Dolores Huerta

Who co-founded the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee?

• Dolores Huerta

• Larry Itliong

• Cesar Chavez

• Both A and B

What philosophy did the farmworkers' movement hold in high regard?

• Anarchism

• Capitalism

• Non-violence

• Socialism

What action did Chavez take to reaffirm the movement's commitment to non-violence?

• He went on a 25-day hunger strike.

• He organized a large rally.

• He wrote a book.

• He traveled to India.

What was Cesar Chavez's stance on illegal immigration?

• He was indifferent.

• He had a strong opinion against it.

• He supported it unconditionally.

• He advocated for open borders.

How did the UFW's stance on undocumented workers change over time?

• It focused solely on wage issues.

• It became more restrictive.

• It remained consistent.

• It became more supportive.

What significant law did the UFW help pass in 2016?

• A law increasing the minimum wage for farm workers

• A law banning the use of pesticides

• A law providing farm workers with overtime pay after eight hours a day

• A law providing healthcare for all farm workers

What is a current challenge for the UFW?

• Gaining citizenship and rights for undocumented workers

• Representing a majority of California's farm workers

• Expanding into international markets

• Developing new agricultural technologies