4. Who do you think this man is?

5. Cesar Chavez This historical figure is Cesar Chavez. Cesar Estrada Chavez was born March 31, 1927 near Yuma, Arizona Chavez began school at age 7, but he found it difficult because his family spoke only Spanish. When his father died, Chavez and his family packed their belongings and headed to California in search of work.

6. Once Chavez completed the eighth grade, he quit school and worked full-time in the vineyards In 1944, he was arrested for breaking a "whites only" rule in a movie theater. He joined the Navy and fought in World War II. Cesar became a labor leader and co-founded the United Farm Workers with Dolores Huerta

7. He helped Mexican Americans become U.S. citizens, sign up to vote, and taught them about their rights. The UFW fought for higher wages for grape-pickers that led a strike and asked the U.S. to boycott California grapes. This lasted 5 years and was a success. The grape growers signed an agreement with the UFW to give workers better pay and living conditions. The UFW continues to lead boycotts, strikes, marches, and even fastened to improve the rights for farm workers.

8. Vocabulary Vocabulary To Know Boycott- Refusing to buy something as a protest Citizen- An official member of a country Diligence- Hard and long work Fast- Going without food to make a point Freedom of Expression- The freedom to say what you believe Justice- Equal treatment under the law Labor Union- An organization of workers who work together for better pay and conditions Legacy- Something passed down to younger people

9. March- An organized walk taken by a group of people to make a point Migrant Worker- A person who goes from place to place in search of work Organizer- Someone who brings people together to accomplish a task or to meet a goal Protests- Action taken to show that people want change Strike- Refusal by workers to work to protest low pay, or poor working conditions

10. You are to design a piece of the class quilt, which will be put together when we have finished. You are to design a piece of the class quilt, which will be put together when we have finished. Each person needs to split their picture in half whichever way they choose (do not fold!!) Each person needs to split their picture in half whichever way they choose (do not fold!!) One half of their square deals with Cesar Chavez, his life and movement. One half of their square deals with Cesar Chavez, his life and movement. On the other half, is to show how this Cesar Chavez has affected their life. On the other half, is to show how this Cesar Chavez has affected their life. Use the markers and crayons given to create the quilt. Use the markers and crayons given to create the quilt.