Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers

What was the primary reason migrant farm workers were exploited in the United States?

• They had no political representation or advocates.

• They were not skilled workers.

• They preferred working in unsafe conditions.

• They were paid high wages.

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When was Cesar Chavez born?

• March 31, 1927

• April 23, 1993

• March 31, 1939

• April 23, 1966

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Why did the Chavez family move to California in 1939?

• To find work as migrant farm workers

• To start a new ranch

• To join the Community Service Organization

• To escape the Great Depression

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What dangerous condition did migrant farm workers face in the fields?

• Extreme cold

• Wild animal attacks

• Exposure to pesticides

• Flooding

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Which organization did Cesar Chavez join in 1952?

• United Farm Workers

• Community Service Organization

• Farm Workers Association

• Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee

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What significant event happened in 1965 involving Cesar Chavez?

• He moved to California with his family.

• He was born in Yuma, Arizona.

• He went on a hunger strike.

• He joined forces with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to strike against California grape growers.

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What was the outcome of the 1970 negotiations with grape growers?

• The growers recognized the United Farm Workers union and signed labor contracts.

• The workers received no compensation.

• The strike was called off without any agreement.

• The workers were replaced by machines.

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What did the California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975 establish?

• Higher wages for all workers

• A ban on the use of pesticides

• Collective bargaining rights for migrant farm workers

• Free housing for farm workers

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How long did Cesar Chavez's second hunger strike last?

• 35 days

• 10 days

• 50 days

• 20 days

Who was Cesar Chavez?

• A Mexican immigrant fighting for immigration rights.
• A migrant worker with big ideals. 
• A Mexican-American that fought for the rights of farm workers.
• A Hispanic politician that ran for congress. 

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