Cesar Chavez: Commonwealth Club Address Flashcard

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What story and images does Chavez tell to start his speech?

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The story of bracero agricultural workers who died in an accident.

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What does Chavez say about the working conditions of agricultural workers?

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The working conditions are inhumane and dangerous

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How does Chavez know about the living conditions of agricultural workers?

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Because he has spoken with agricultural workers

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What does Chavez want to do about the conditions of agricultural workers?

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Improve the living conditions of agricultural workers

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How did the UFW affect other Hispanics of all social classes?

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Hispanics joined the UFW and fought for their rights

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What are the achievements of the UFW according to paragraph 14?

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Improvement of working conditions, increase in wages and greater political awareness

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What will be the future of the UFW according to paragraph 15?

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The UFW will continue to exist and grow in influence

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Why did the UFW stop the boycott in 1975?

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Because a new labor law was enacted

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Why does Chavez criticize Governor Deukmejian in paragraphs 18 and 19?

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Because the governor does not comply with labor law

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What evidence does Chavez offer to support his claim that the boycott will be successful?

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The support of millions of people and the use of modern advertising techniques