Lesson 11 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPCesar Chavez: Advocate for Farm Workers
Cesar Chavez was a leader who helped farm workers get better treatment.
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Cesar Chavez was a leader who helped farm workers get better treatment. He believed that workers should be treated fairly and paid well for their hard work. Chavez organized marches and boycotts to show people how important it was to support farmers. His efforts helped many workers improve their lives.
Key Facts
Cesar Chavez was born in 1927.
He co-founded the United Farm Workers union.
Chavez used peaceful protests to make changes.
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1 of 2What did Cesar Chavez fight for?
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