MAS.SS.7.C

Explain the struggle to create a farmworkers union and the union's efforts to fight for better wages.

Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
strugglefarmworkers unionunion's effortsbetter wages
Skills
  • explain (the historical struggle to create a farmworkers union) #dok2
  • describe (the union’s efforts to fight for better wages) #dok1
  • analyze (the obstacles and successes involved in the creation of the union) #dok3
  • summarize (the historical events leading to the formation of farmworkers unions) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can describe the union’s efforts to fight for better wages. #dok1
  • I can summarize the historical events leading to the formation of farmworkers unions. #dok2
  • I can explain the historical struggle to create a farmworkers union. #dok2
  • I can analyze the obstacles and successes involved in the creation of the farmworkers union. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The creation of a farmworkers union marked a pivotal moment in the fight for fair labor practices and economic justice for Mexican Americans.
  • The continuous struggle for better wages and working conditions reflects broader issues of social and economic inequality within the United States.
Essential Questions
  • What challenges did farmworkers face in their struggle to organize a union?
  • How did the creation of a farmworkers union impact the lives of Mexican American laborers?
  • In what ways did the union’s efforts for better wages influence labor rights in the United States?
  • What strategies did farmworkers use to overcome resistance and achieve their goals?
  • Why was the fight for better wages significant in the broader context of Mexican American history?