Vocabulary
Define Instructing.
to furnish with orders or directions; direct; order; command.
Where was Cesar Chavez born?
Why did many migrant workers' health suffer?
Long days, difficult work, little pay, lack of health care
Define Migrant workers.
People who travel from one area to another, usually in search of work such as harvesting crops
What happened to Cesar's Family after the drought devastated their ranch?
The Chavez Family lost their ranch and moved to California to become Migrant workers
Why did Cesar decide to fight for the migrant cause?
He felt migrant workers deserved better treatment.
Define Plight
a very difficult or bad situation
What incident happened to Cesar in school?
He accidentally spoke spanish and was mistreated by his teacher.
How did grape growers (farm owners) feel about the march and strike? What did they do as a result of the march?
They were upset because grapes were dying on the vines. They agreed to increase pay and provide health care for the migrant workers.
Define Organizer
someone who brings people and ideas together to accomplish a particular goal.
How many different schools did Cesar attend?
30
In what way was Cesar's fight for human rights similarly to what MLK Jr. did in the fight for Civil Rights?
define heritage
Culture, traditions, and items that are handed down from generation to generation
Who did Cesar marry?
Helena Fabela
Where did the Farm worker march start and where did it end? Why did it end in that particular city?
Start: Delano
End: Sacramento
Sacramento was the capital of California. That is where many decisions are made by state government.