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established a business, organization, school, etc
founded
effect that an event or situation has on someone or something
impact
work that requires a lot of physical effort
labor
determination to do something even though it is difficult or other people oppose it
persistence
solids, liquids, or gasses in chemistry
chemicals
plants such as corn or wheat that farmers sell
crops
to ask strongly for something
demand
People who go to another country to find work. Often in farming and other difficult jobs.
migrant workers
to stop working because of a disagreement about pay or working conditions
strike
an organization of workers that bargains as a group
union
Why did people gather to see Cesar Chavez in April of 1966?
He gave them hope.
What happened during the Great Depression?
people lost jobs and didn't have money
Why did the Chavez family have to become migrant workers? (TWO REASONS)
Great Depression, people couldn't shop at their store, drought dried up the farm
Why did the Chavez family face discrimination?
They were Mexican American
What did Cesar have to do when he was 15?
work in the fields so his family could survive
What did Cesar's time in the Navy convince him of?
Mexican American farm workers deserve better treatment
