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“Rights for Hispanics” Chapter 20 Section 2

“Rights for Hispanics” Chapter 20 Section 2. Mr. Kinslow , Mr. Dill, and Ms. Tyler March 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:.

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“Rights for Hispanics” Chapter 20 Section 2

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  1. “Rights for Hispanics”Chapter 20 Section 2 Mr. Kinslow, Mr. Dill, and Ms. Tyler March 2013

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Life in the Fields • Bracero Program • Public Law 78 • Issues • National Farm Labor Union • Ernesto Galarza • Issues • National Farm Workers Association • Cesar Chavez • Advantages

  7. 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.

  8. 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."

  9. 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

  10. National Farm Workers Association • 1965 Strikes • McFarland • Outcome • Walkout • Coachella Valley • Outcome • Strikes in Delano • Many from Coachella Valley • Boycott

  11. 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

  12. 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.

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