Childhood & Values
Where was Cezar Chavez born?
He was born in Arizona.
What language did Cesar speak first at home?
He spoke Spanish.
What nature problem caused Cesar's family to lose their farm in Arizona?
A drought killed their crops.
Why did Cesar decide to help the farmers?
He knew they were treated unfairly.
What important values did Cesar's parents teach him when he was young?
They taught him about learning, hard work, and respect.
Why was learning English difficult for Cesar at school?
He was punished for speaking Spanish.
Why did Cesar's family move to California?
There was no drought, and they could find farm work there.
What is a strike? What did Cesar ask the workers to do?
A strike is when workers stop working. Cesar asked them to stop picking grapes.
What kind of work did Cesar do as a child on his family's farm?
He worked on the farm and helped care for the farm animals.
Why was education important to Cesar?
He had a strong interest in learning and believed education was important for his future.
What were migrant farm workers' jobs like?
They worked long hours and earned little money. They bent over all day. Their backs hurt, and fingers bled.
How did the strike affect the farm owners?
The grapes rotted, and the owners lost money.
Who taught Cesar about caring for others and sharing with people in need?
His mother and grandmother taught him to care and share.
What lesson did Cesar's mother teach him?
She taught him to solve problems in a peaceful way.
What would happen if the farm workers complained about their jobs?
The owners would fire them.
Why do many people think Cesar Chavez is a hero?
He worked his whole life to improve farm workers' lives.