Important People
Who was Cesar Chavez?
Cesar Chavez was a Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights, activist.
When was the union founded?
The United Farm Workers was founded in 1962.
What was the Chicano Movement?
The Chicano Movement advocated for social and political empowerment.
How many Hunger Strikes did Cesar Chavez have?
Cesar Chavez had 3 hunger strikes. (1968, 1972, 1988)
Who did the Judge rule in favor of?
The Judge ruled in favor of the LA County Medical center.
Who was Dolores Huerta?
Dolores Huerta was a Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights, activist.
True or False: The Union was founded by Cesar Chavez and Co-Founded by Dolores Huerta and Philip Vera Cruz.
TRUE
What did the Farm Workers demand for?
The Farm Workers demanded a raise in their hourly wages and the piece rate. Later on, it also included better working conditions.
What were the East L.A. Walkouts?
The East L.A. walkouts were when thousands of Mexican-American high school students in East Los Angeles walked out of class in protest of the inequality in the public education system.
Who was one of the victims? and why?
Dolores Madrigal was one of the victims because she claimed that doctors pressured her into signing the sterilization consent form while she was in labor.
Who was Corky Gonzales?
Corky Gonzales was a Mexican-American poet, boxer, and political organizer.
What did the Union fight for?
The United Farm Workers demanded better working conditions and higher wages.
Why was the Delano Grape Boycott successful?
The Delano Grape Boycott was successful because many households stopped buying grapes, and union workers in California dockyards let grapes rot in port. Wich the industry could not take it anymore and it led the growers to negotiate with the workers.
Why did Cesar Chavez choose to fast?
Cesar Chavez fasted because this would rededicate his moment to nonviolence. It was also an act of remorse for those who advocated violence and a way of taking responsibility as the leader of his movement.
Explain: Madrigal V. Quilligan
Madrigal V. Quilligan was a civil rights class-action lawsuit filed by 10 Latina women against The Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center for involuntary or forced sterilization.