Use the image to answer the questions.
Note: In February 1968, during a long strike against grape growers, Cesar Chavez went on a
25-day hunger strike. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, soon to announce his run for President, came to support Cesar on March 11, the day Cesar ended his fast.
"I am convinced that the truest act of courage, the strongest act of manliness, is to sacrifice ourselves for others in a totally nonviolent struggle for justice. To be a man is to suffer for others. God help us to be men."
Cesar Chavez, 1970
You will not receive credit if your answers are not in COMPLETE SENTENCES!
A. Why do you think Chavez went on a hunger strike (refusing to eat) as a form of protest?
(3 points)
B. Robert Kennedy (left) took this picture with Chavez (right) before announcing his presidential run. Why do you think it would be important for Chavez's cause to have this picture taken? (3 points)
C. Based on the quote, what did Chavez believe was the best way for men to make a difference? (3 points)
A. Chavez went on a hunger strike as a form of protest to draw attention to the injustices faced by grape growers and to advocate for better working conditions and fair treatment for farm workers.
B. It would be important for Chavez's cause to have this picture taken with Robert Kennedy because Kennedy was a prominent figure in politics and having his support and public endorsement would bring more visibility to Chavez's cause. It would help to increase awareness and support for the struggles of farm workers.
C. According to the quote, Chavez believed that the best way for men to make a difference was to sacrifice themselves for others in a nonviolent struggle for justice. He believed that true courage and manliness involved suffering for the benefit of others and actively working towards justice and equality.