Cesar Chavez

Where was Cesar Chavez born?

• San Francisco, California
• Yuma, Arizona
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Atlanta, Georgia

What is a migrant worker?

• A person who eats only corn and grapes.
• A person who lives near water.
• A person who travels to harvest seasonal fruits and vegetables.
• A person who grew up in Alaska.

The migrant workers gained rights due to the diligence of Cesar Chavez.  
What is "diligence?"

• A careful or persistent work effort.
• Waking up early do work before school.
• Writing a letter to your congressman.
• Not eating for 30 days.

What is a boycott?

• Buying three items and getting one free.
• Taking time to eat at a new restaurant.
• A group of people who have derby races.
• Withdraw from something, like a store, in protest or punishment.

To make a point and gain attention, Cesar Chavez decided to fast for 30 days.  What does the word "fast" mean?

• Eat enough food to feed an army.
• Stop eating food and drink.
• Break out of prison.
• Steal from the rich and give it to the poor.

What is a strike?

• Getting a home run in baseball.
• Running down the hall at school.
• A peaceful form of protest to gain rights.
• Not eating sweets for a week.

When was Cesar Chavez born?

• 1927
• 1935
• 1947
• 1957

Why is Cesar Chavez considered an American Hero?

• He rode in the back of the bus.
• He helped free many slaves.
• He fought for better working conditions for migrant workers.
• He wrote stories to help children sleep.

Cesar Chavez helped American farmers by:

• inventing a machine to pick crops.
• getting better pay and working conditions.
• starting a new farm company that loaned out money.
• becoming the president of the local 4-H chapter.

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What character traits would describe Cesar Chavez?

• Loyal
• Diligent
• Honest
• All of these