Cuba
This charismatic lawyer was the leader of the 26th of July Movement (M-26-7).
Who is Fidel Castro?
Because it produces anywhere from 60-90 percent of the nation's lettuce (depending on the season), Salinas Valley received this nickname.
What is the "Salad Bowl of the World?"
The 2014 film, Cesar Chavez, was directed by Diego Luna. Luna also directed this Star Wars film.
What is Rogue One?
In 1934, the U.S. supported this "powerful colonel" in a coup against Ramón Grau San Martín.
Who is Fulgencio Batista?
This product is California's #1 agricultural commodity, even ahead of grapes and almonds.
What is Dairy? (Specifically Milk)
This co-founder of the NFWA is shown working alongside Cesar to organize workers and recruit families.
Who is Dolores Huerta?
In the early 1960s, the CIA attempted to overthrow Castro via Operation Mongoose and this 1961 invasion.
What is the Bay of Pigs?
California is the only state in the U.S. that commercially produces this nut, used in snacking and milk.
What are almonds?
Cesar co-founded the UFW, a famous labor union to protect the rights of workers in the fields. UFW stands for this.
What is United Farm Workers?
Cuba developed a strong economic relationship with this nation to replace the lost investment and trade from the U.S.
What is the Soviet Union (USSR)?
If California were an independent nation, its GDP would currently rank it 4th globally. Name the three countries ahead of it.
1. United States (excluding California)
2. China
3. Germany
Helen Chavez is arrested early on for repeatedly shouting "Huelga" in front of a sheriff. Huelga is Spanish for this.
What is "strike?"
Fidel Castro ruled Cuba during 10 different U.S. presidencies. Name the presidents who were in office at the same time Castro ruled Cuba.
Who are:
What percentage of California's farmworkers are Latino/a?
Between 90-96%
Name one actor that stars in the film Cesar Chavez.
Who are:
Michael Pena
America Ferrera
Rosario Dawson
John Malkovich