Cesar Chavez and Farm Workers' Rights

The video explores the life of Cesar Chavez, a hero for many farm workers. Born in Arizona, Chavez learned values of hard work and respect from his family. Despite facing challenges like language barriers and migration due to drought, he remained committed to education and peaceful problem-solving. Chavez's significant achievements include founding the National Farm Workers Association and leading successful strikes for better pay and conditions. His lifelong dedication to improving farm workers' lives earned him the U.S. Medal of Freedom, leaving a lasting legacy of advocacy and change.

Why is Cesar Chavez considered a hero by many farm workers?

• He was a wealthy landowner.

• He invented a new farming tool.

• He helped improve their working conditions.

• He was a famous actor.

What values did Cesar Chavez's parents instill in him during his childhood?

• Fame and popularity

• Wealth and power

• Independence and solitude

• Learning, hard work, and respect

What challenge did Cesar face in his education?

• He had no interest in learning.

• He was not allowed to attend school.

• He had to travel long distances to school.

• He had to learn English while being punished for speaking Spanish.

What event forced Cesar Chavez's family to move to California?

• A drought killed their crops.

• They were invited by relatives.

• They won a lottery.

• A flood destroyed their home.

What was one of the main difficulties faced by migrant farm workers?

• They had easy jobs.

• They were paid very well.

• They had too much free time.

• They worked long hours for little pay.

In what year did Cesar Chavez start the National Farm Workers Association?

• 1927

• 1962

• 1942

• 1991

What was the purpose of the strike organized by Cesar Chavez?

• To celebrate a festival

• To demand better pay and conditions

• To plant more crops

• To build new houses

What was the outcome of the grape strike led by Cesar Chavez?

• The workers were all fired.

• The strike was ignored.

• The landowners agreed to better pay.

• The grapes were sold at a higher price.

How did Cesar Chavez prefer to solve problems?

• By running away

• By fighting

• Through peaceful means

• By ignoring them

What prestigious award did Cesar Chavez receive posthumously in 1994?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Grammy Award

• U.S. Medal of Freedom

• Pulitzer Prize