Cesar Chavez by Luis Vargas Alvarado https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh no en-us 2023-04-04 20:08:46 UTC 2023-04-04 20:30:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f62d.png Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American civil rights activist that fought for farmers that picked fruits in Californian fields that worked in bad conditions. 2012000382 https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544128896 2023-04-04 20:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544128896 When Cesar Chavez was young his family's farm was taken away. This forced the family to become migrant farmers to earn a living. It is here where Cesar Chavez was exposed to the harsh working conditions for migrant farmers, specifically Mexicans. 2012000382 https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544130838 2023-04-04 20:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544130838 Cesar founded the UFW with his entire life savings of $1,200. This union fought for underpaid and overworked migrant farm workers. 2012000382 https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544133168 2023-04-04 20:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544133168 His union picketed and went on strike all across the fields in California. They even boycotted buying California grown grapes. However, they were met with challenges like picketers being arrested and restrictions on how they could continue the movement. 2012000382 https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544134724 2023-04-04 20:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544134724 Although they met several challenges Cesar and his union of thousands of farm workers and non farm workers supporting the cause were able to push and fight for what they wanted. This was their strength that they persisted and didn't back down even when things got tough. 2012000382 https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544135831 2023-04-04 20:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544135831 Cesar is an influential leader because he sacrificed a lot for the well being of others. For example, he fasted for around 20 days just to prove a point and get people to see that he was serious about the movement. 2012000382 https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544137245 2023-04-04 20:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544137245 Cesar Chavez is interesting because he didn't have to do anything or fight for nobody. He was already in poor living conditions and didn't have much money. He knew the risks but he kept his eye on the rewards. This is what makes him a good leader. 2012000382 https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544138390 2023-04-04 20:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/2012000382/cshjt0j5379idgoh/wish/2544138390