Who Started the United Farm Workers Union? The Story of Cesar Chavez - Biography of Famous People | Children's Biography Books

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Cesar Chavez was one tough fellow. He dared to speak out against the injustices that he saw around him, particularly his workplace. It was because he was brave that the United Farm Workers Union was created. Reading about the life led by individuals who made it to history books will instill powerful lessons of skills and other values. Such is the case of this biography book. Grab a copy now!

Sujets

• United Farm Workers

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• Publié par: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Date de parution: 15 juillet 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781541922204
• Langue: English

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Who Started the United Farm Workers Union? The Story of Cesar Chavez Biography of Famous People Children’s Biography Books



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C ésar Chavez spent thirty years working on behalf of migrant farm workers in the United States. Why did he do that, and what did he do? Let’s take a look!




Early days
C ésar Chavez was born in 1927 in Arizona. His parents were from Mexico and owned a grocery store and a farm. But they lost everything in the Great Depression, which started in 1929. Chavez’s father had to go to work as a farm laborer, and the family moved to California.





The “Dustbowl” During The Great Depression








A s he grew up, Chavez moved up and down the state with his family, in very hard conditions. The camps migrant laborers lived in were primitive, the work was hard, wages were very low, and there was a lot of racism and corrupt practices that hurt the workers and their families.


Cesar Chavez





W hen he was old enough, Chavez joined the U.S. Navy. He spent two years in the Navy, and then returned to working on farms to help his family.





Cesar Chavez Monument





Migrant Workers