Dolores Huerta and Farm Workers

Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta were pivotal figures in the fight for farm workers' rights. Together, they founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962, aiming to improve conditions for Latino farm workers in California. Huerta played a crucial role in the 1965 Delano grape strike, organizing a national boycott that led to a collective bargaining agreement. Her efforts in labor rights advocacy continued throughout her career, and her slogan 'SI SE puede' remains inspirational.

Who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association with Cesar Chavez in 1962?

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

• Dolores Huerta

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the main goal of the National Farm Workers Association when it was founded?

• To support local supermarkets

• To increase farm production

• To improve the lives of Latino farm workers

• To promote organic farming

During the Delano grape strike, what strategy did Dolores Huerta use to support the farm workers?

• Creating a new political party

• Writing a book

• Starting a new farm

• Organizing a national boycott

What was the outcome of Dolores Huerta's negotiation efforts during the Delano grape strike?

• A new farm law was passed

• Farm workers received a collective bargaining agreement

• The strike was called off without any results

• Farm owners increased grape prices

What is the meaning of Dolores Huerta's famous slogan 'Sí se puede'?

• Yes we can

• Together we rise

• We will win

• Farmers unite