young life
Where was he born?
Yuma, Arizona
What grade in school did Cesar complete?
He dropped out of school after 8th grade.
When did he die?
April 23, 1993
What does UFW stand for?
United Farm Workers
When is his birthday?
March 31, 1927
What branch of the military did Cesar join?
The navy.
What was his wife's name?
Helen.
What was The goal of UFW?
To unionize farm workers.
True or False: Cesar's family was wealthy.
False.
What was his first job?
Migrant farm worker.
How many children did he have?
8.
What kind of methods did UFW practice?
Non violent.
What did his family lose?
Their homestead.
What did he do after the military?
He became a grassroots organizer for a Latino Civil Rights group.
How many grandchildren did he have?
31
What was the first movement of the UFW?
The boycott of table grapes.
Where and when did the Chavez family move?
Northern California / late 1930's
Who awarded him the medal of freedom?
President Bill Clinton