“Rights for Hispanics”Chapter 20 Section 2

Mr. Kinslow, Mr. Dill, and Ms. TylerMarch 2013

Bellringer- 3/13/2013

Explain the quote (in your own words):

› “Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.”

-Cesar Chavez

Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will

be able to:› Discuss at least 3 different events in the

Mexican American (Latino) Movement› Describe at least 2 contributions Cesar

Chavez made in the Latino Movement› Recall two laws created during the Latino

movement Standard: 6.3.U.B: Analyze how conflict and cooperation among

groups and organizations have impacted the growth and development of the U.S.

Background: Political Activism

Discrimination during World War II I know I’m a Mexican, but I know that I was born and raised here

and I consider myself strictly an American. And anybody asks me, what’s my nationality, I say, well I’m a Mexican but I’m still an American. And I’ll fight for America.— Pete Arias, THE WAR

Estimated 250,000 to 500,000 Hispanics fought in WWII› Hector P. Garcia› American GI Forum

Background: Legislation League of United Latin American Citizens

› Goal was to make living conditions better for future generations of Mexican Americans

› Focus: Civil Rights, Education, and Employment Mendez v. Westminster School District

› 1945 Delgado v. Bastrop Independent School

District› 1948

Life in the Fields Bracero Program

› Public Law 78› Issues

National Farm Labor Union› Ernesto Galarza› Issues

National Farm Workers Association› Cesar Chavez› Advantages

Cesar Chavez Born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona. Early Life:

› Lived in adobe house on a farm with his family, forced to move after their eighty acres of land was taken from them.

› Started working in fields in California› Went to school until the 8th grade, then

worked full-time in the fields (awful conditions).

› Joined the Navy at the age of 19.

Cesar Chavez Nonviolent approach

› Ganhdi Community Service Organization – CSO

› Description of organization › Chavez’s role› Why he left

National Farm Workers Association› Symbol: "A symbol is an important thing. That is why we

chose an Aztec eagle. It gives pride . . . When people see it they know it means dignity."

National Farm Workers Association

Life as a farm worker: Currently making 90 cents an hour No restroom facilities Hygiene Average life expectancy

UFW wanted:› Higher wages› Union representation› Better working conditions

National Farm Workers Association

1965 Strikes› McFarland› Outcome

Walkout› Coachella Valley› Outcome

Strikes in Delano› Many from Coachella Valley› Boycott

Labor Unrest Strikes in Delano

› 9 on September 8th, 1965› Strikers uniting (AWOC and NFWO)› Difference from previous strikes› 340 mile march

March 17th, 1966 Court decision

Farewell Chavez

Cesar Chavez had died peacefully in his sleep on April 23, 1993.

On April 29, 1993, Cesar Chavez’s funeral procession

On August 8, 1994, Helen Chavez, Cesar’s widow had accepted the Medal of Freedom for her husband from President Clinton at a White House ceremony.

Assessment Complete 4 questions on today’s

lesson› Children’s book and PowerPoint.

When completed, hand in and start working on Chapter 20 Section 2 outline, it will be due for homework tomorrow.