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Mexican Revolution in 1910
What event triggered a migration of Mexican immigrants to the US in the early 20th century?
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Mendez vs. Westminster (1945)
What is the Supreme Court ruling that argued against Latino/white segregation in schools?
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Positively. He showed the community that they deserve better conditions and wages and have more power than they thought.
How did Chavez impact the Hispanic American community? (positively or negatively)
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Japanese Mexican Labor Association, (1903)
Fun Fact: It was in Oxnard, CA
What was the first union formed to protect Hispanics from bad labor conditions? (abbreviations are ok)
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Hernandez vs. Texas (1954)
What Supreme Court case struck down on discrimination based on class and ethnic distinctions (being Latino)?
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The short-handled hoe.
What tool did Chavez' organization ban?
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90 cents
In 1965, how much did grape pickers make on average per hour?
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He was a Mexican labor activist who changed labor conditions and laws concerning Hispanics in the 1960s. (considered by some to be the Mexican MLK due to his ideals and speeches)
Who was Cesar Chavez?
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2%. This is because you have to pay to be part of a union. However, this often makes you powerless to an employer because there is no one to back you up when you have been exploited.
What percent of farm workers are part of a union?
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Substandard housing, abusive employers, unsafe machinery.
What conditions did working children and families had to endure?
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created the National Farmworkers Association, organized Mexicans to join Filipinos in the 1965 Grape Strike in the Central Valley, and fought to better labor standards for migrant workers. His organization also was the base for the United Farm Workers Union.
What did Chavez do specifically?
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Yes, many employers exploit migrant workers (especially if they are undocumented) and injuries are common from work-related accidents. Poor wages and unhealthy working conditions still need to be addressed. The average farm worker receives 10-13 thousand per year (15-18 thousand for the average household)
Do Latino farm workers still undergo poor conditions?
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