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Why was the Bracero Program created?
Why was the Bracero Program created?
The Bracero Program millions of Mexican guest workers to the U.S. It was the nation’s largest experiment. It is now getting studied. 3.6 million contracts were made for Mexicans to come work in the U.S.
Why was the short-term Bracero Program extended into the 1960s?
Why was the short-term Bracero Program extended into the 1960s?
It had lasted longer than expected. Domestic workers worried that Mexicans would take over their jobs for less pay. Mexican and native workers suffered, while grower benefited from food and a place to stay.
What did Chavez’s efforts change with regard to labor and civil rights in the United States?
What did Chavez’s efforts change with regard to labor and civil rights in the United States?
He dropped out of school in the 8th grade to help his family with farming. He went to the military to continue his good deeds and it opened his eyes. After, he went back to the fields to become a grassroots organizer for a Latino Civil Rights Group.
Why should Chavez be included within discussions of other non-violent organizers such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi?
Why should Chavez be included within discussions of other non-violent organizers such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi?
He was a vocal speaker. Chavez encouraged others to help support the community. He formed the National Farm Workers Association. (United Farm Workers of America) He was a good leader and thought people to think wisely.
Why does Chavez remain important to modern day debates regarding labor, immigration, and citizenship?
Why does Chavez remain important to modern day debates regarding labor, immigration, and citizenship?
“His commitment to social justice went far beyond the farmer workers.” He had a goal of unionizing farm workers. He knew it had to be just a Union. He knew that the dilemmas that farmworkers faced had to be resolved.
What barriers did Dolores Huerta set out to remove?
What barriers did Dolores Huerta set out to remove?
She set out to remove worldwide children hunger. She was instrumental in 1975 of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act. It recognized the right of farm workers to Unionize and change their contracts.
Why was Dolores Huerta successful in bringing attention to the UFW movement?
Why was Dolores Huerta successful in bringing attention to the UFW movement?
Dolores was always willing to help others and grew up on that. At a young age she got her Agriculture Workers Association. That made her make a big impact in America.
How should Dolores Huerta be remembered among civil rights activists in U.S. history?
How should Dolores Huerta be remembered among civil rights activists in U.S. history?
She should be known as the most prominent labor activist/ American Labor Leader. She was one of the key figures in the Chicano civil rights movement.
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