Exploring the Legacy of Dolores Huerta and 'Yes We Can!'

Exploring the Legacy of Dolores Huerta and 'Yes We Can!'

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the origins of the slogan 'Yes We Can', highlighting its roots in the United Farm Workers of America and its creation by Dolores Huerta. It delves into Huerta's early life, her experiences with racism, and her dedication to activism. The founding of the National Farm Workers Association with Cesar Chavez is discussed, emphasizing Huerta's significant yet often overlooked contributions. The video also covers her later activism, her struggles with recognition, and her eventual receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It concludes by questioning why women like Huerta remain underrecognized in history.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who originally coined the slogan 'Si Se Puede'?

Cesar Chavez

Dolores Huerta

Alicia Chavez

Barack Obama

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What profession did Dolores Huerta pursue before becoming an activist?

Nurse

Farmer

Schoolteacher

Lawyer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dolores Huerta's role in the National Farm Workers Association?

Treasurer

President

Secretary

Vice President

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prestigious award did Dolores Huerta receive in her early 80s?

Presidential Medal of Freedom

Pulitzer Prize

Grammy Award

Nobel Peace Prize

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might women like Dolores Huerta not receive equal recognition for their contributions?

Lack of documentation

Not seeking recognition

Gender bias

Language barriers