Cesar Chavez and Labor History

Fiona, a certified teacher, guides viewers through practice questions for the Praxis Middle School Social Studies test 5089. The video covers topics such as labor relations acts, motivations for the U.S. Constitution, the Great Migration, and Cesar Chavez's contributions to farm workers' rights. Each problem is discussed in detail, providing historical context and explanations for the correct answers. The video concludes with a call to action to like and subscribe for more educational content.

Which of the following acts was crucial in changing labor relations in the United States?

• The Morrill Act

• The Lend-Lease Act

• The Wagner Act

• The Homestead Act

What did the Morrill Act enable?

• Establishing the National Labor Relations Board

• Providing land to settlers

• Lending military supplies to allies

• Creation of public colleges with federal land grants

What was a significant outcome of the Wagner Act?

• Introduction of the Fair Labor Standards Act

• Formation of the Department of Labor

• Establishment of the National Labor Relations Board

• Creation of the Social Security Administration

What was the primary reason for drafting the United States Constitution?

• To protect against foreign invasions

• Dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation

• To replace the Declaration of Independence

• To strengthen state governments

Which document was replaced by the United States Constitution?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Inability to impose taxes without state consent

• Overregulation of interstate commerce

• Too much power to the national government

• Lack of a national defense system

The Great Migration involved which demographic movement?

• Southern African-Americans moving to northern states

• The westward expansion of America

• Asian immigrants arriving in the United States

• European immigrants leaving the United States

During which period did the Great Migration occur?

• 1800s to 1850s

• 1850s to 1900s

• 1910s to 1970s

• 1940s to 1990s

Cesar Chavez is best known for his efforts to improve conditions for which group?

• African-American students

• Migrant farm workers

• American factory workers

• Native American tribes

What was a key achievement of Cesar Chavez's leadership?

• Improved conditions for factory workers

• Increased educational opportunities for Native Americans

• Better living conditions for migrant farm workers

• Advancement of civil rights for African-Americans