1. Famous Mexican American Cesar Chavez
By Jase Nichols and Carlos Fuentes

2. Cesar Chavez was born on march 31,1927 in Yuma, Arazona
Cesar Chavez was born on march 31,1927 in Yuma, Arazona. His real name is Cesario Estrada chavez.

3. In the 1930’s millions of people lost their jobs
In the 1930’s millions of people lost their jobs. Cesar’s family lost their farm and store. They moved to California and became migrant workers.

4. His family moved around so much that Cesar went to 30 different schools.

5. Cesar was in the navy for two years.

6. Farm workers were treated unfairly
Farm workers were treated unfairly. Cesar’s father went on strike because he wanted fair pay. Cesar learned to stand up to unfair treatment.

7. In 1948, He moved to san jose, california and married Helen fabela
In 1948, He moved to san jose, california and married Helen fabela. he went back to work on farms picking grapes and cotton.

8. Cesar and helen lived in a one bedroom shack surrounded by mud
Cesar and helen lived in a one bedroom shack surrounded by mud. They didn’t have water or power.

9. In 1952, he started working with the cso, a community service organization that worked for justice for all people.

10. While working with the cso, Cesar learned:
Knowledge is power
there is strength in numbers
real change can’t be achieved through violence

11. cesar spoke to groups of workers. He was a good speaker and leader
cesar spoke to groups of workers. He was a good speaker and leader. He tried to convince workers to vote for laws that would make their working conditions better.

12. In 1962, he formed the farm workers association (fwa)
In 1962, he formed the farm workers association (fwa). He organized workers into a labor union. he helped them gain their rights.

13. by working as a group, workers used their freedom of expression
by working as a group, workers used their freedom of expression. They did it without violence. They went on strike and refused to work. They also started a boycott where they asked people to stop buying grapes.

14. He learned to be non violent from martin luther king, jr
He learned to be non violent from martin luther king, jr. and mohandas gandhi.

15. Cesar Chavez showed diligence.

16. Cesar Chavez’s fight for justice for migrant workers was honored with a postage stamp.

17. Chavez is honored with a statue in Sacramento, California.

18. Chavez won the presidential medal of freedom, The highest medal of honor in the united states.

19. Cesar Chavez died in 1993.

20. He is remembered for saying,
Cesar Chavez’s love for justice and belief in freedom of expression helped many people. He worked hard for worker’s rights.
He is remembered for saying,
“Si se puede.”
“Yes, it can be done.”