Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement

The video explores the legacy of Cesar Chavez, a pivotal Latino leader in the U.S. who founded the first permanent agricultural union, improving conditions for farm workers. It highlights the Cesar Chavez National Monument in California, which commemorates his achievements and the farm worker movement. The site, originally a TB sanatorium, became La Paz, the United Farm Workers Service Center, where Chavez lived and worked. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the channel.

Who was recognized as the most important Latino leader in the U.S. during the 20th century?

• Dolores Huerta

• Cesar Chavez

• Roberto Clemente

• Sonia Sotomayor

What was one of the key achievements of Cesar Chavez's leadership?

• Securing higher wages and safer conditions for farm workers

• Building a new city

• Establishing a new political party

• Creating a new educational curriculum

What was the original purpose of the property that became the Cesar Chavez National Monument?

• A government office

• A school

• A TB sanatorium

• A shopping mall

What does the Cesar Chavez National Monument offer visitors today?

• A replica of a farm worker corrugated shack

• A museum of modern art

• A botanical garden

• A wildlife sanctuary

What action does the video encourage viewers to take at the end?

• Subscribe, like, or share the video

• Donate to a charity

• Join a farm worker union

• Visit the monument