Cesar Chavez Quiz

Where was Cesar Chavez born?

• Los Angeles, California

• El Paso, Texas

• Yuma, Arizona

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

What organization did Cesar Chavez form for farmworkers?

• Farmers Rights Group

• American Labor Union

• National Farm Workers Association

• United Farm Workers of America

What was the goal of the organization formed by Cesar Chavez?

• Fighting for political rights of farmworkers

• Improving wages and working conditions only

• Providing financial aid to farmworkers

• Addressing community dilemmas in addition to improving working conditions

What influential boycott did the United Farm Workers of America embark upon?

• Boycott of California tomatoes

• Boycott of California oranges

• Boycott of California table grapes

• Boycott of California strawberries

What was Cesar Chavez's stance on the Vietnam War?

• He was a strong supporter of the war

• He was indifferent to the war

• He was neutral and did not take a stance

• He was a vocal opponent of the war

In what year did Cesar Chavez die?

• 1990

• 1993

• 1995

• 1998

How many children did Cesar Chavez have?

• 8

• 12

• 5

• 10

What award was Cesar Chavez posthumously awarded in 1994?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Congressional Gold Medal

• United Nations Human Rights Award

What was Cesar Chavez's early profession before he became an activist?

• Teacher

• Journalist

• Farmworker

• Lawyer

What was the name of the march led by Cesar Chavez in 1966 for workers' rights?

• The Great Boycott

• The Delano March

• The Farmworkers' March

• The March to Sacramento