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How the Great Depression Affected California and C¿¿sar E. Ch¿¿vez
Fourth graders examine the effect of the Great Depression on California. After reading a summary, they discover how the depression and Dust Bowl led to the immigration of great numbers of farm workers into California. They also...
Curated OER
C¿¿sar Ch¿¿vez, Organizes the Farm Workers Association - Act I, Scene I "The House Meeting"
Eleventh graders analyze the development of federal civil and voting rights for minority groups. In groups, they discuss how Cesar Chavez organized the farm workers and the techniques he used when protesting. They define and practice...
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C¿¿sar Ch¿¿vez: Quest for Social Justice
Sixth graders examine the role of Cesar Chavez in obtaining social justice. As a class, they research the various types of organizing tactics he used and they take on the role of one of the characters given to them by their teacher. ...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Venezuela
Various articles depicting possible human rights violations by the current government of Venezuela. Ranging from the beating of anti government demonstrators to infringements on the freedom of the press, Human Rights Watch has some major...
Other
Cesar E. Chavez, an American Hero
The official site for the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation provides information on the life and ideals of Chavez and the activities of the Foundation.
BBC
Bbc News: Venezuela's Economic Legacy
This site is an article which analyzes the economy of Venezuela and how it was affected by the December 2002 strike by oil workers. The article does a nice job on describing how Hugo Chavez was able to restore oil production. The article...
BBC
Bbc News: Moment of Truth Nears for Chavez
This article from BBC News discusses the recall election for Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela. This article is dated June 10, 2004 and the election was slated to be on August 15, 2004.
BBC
Bbc: The Backers of Chavez
This site is an article which describes the major supporters of Hugo Chavez. They include both military leaders and street activists. (19 February 2004)
BBC
Bbc News: Hugo Chavez
This site from BBC News provides a biography of Hugo Chavez. It is easy to read and provides pictures. Article dated 5 December 2002.
BBC
Bbc: The Opposition to Hugo Chavez
This site is a description of the five major political opponents to Hugo Chavez. They are known as the "Group of Five," or G-5. The have organized the political recall election which is in August 2004. The article is dated March 18, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: Should Chavez Lose His Job?
This site from BBC News provides a debate between two commentators on politics in Venezuela whether the current president Hugo Chavez should be recalled. The recall election is scheduled for August 15, 2004. The article is dated Feb. 13,...
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela and the Referendum
This site is a short article which discusses how Venezuela is dealing with the recall election of Hugo Chavez. The article notes that the country has become very polarized over the election. The article is dated July 4, 2004.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Writing Free Verse
This online lesson plan allows learners to learn about the characteristics of free verse poetry and to model their poems after the activist Cesar Chavez.
Other
Venezuela analysis.com: Speech by Hugo Chavez
This site is a speech by President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela at the opening of the G-15 Summit on March 1, 2004. It is a good example of Chavez's political views.
The Economist
The Economist: Countering Chavez: An Alliance That Dares Not Speak Its Name
This article describes Mexico's attempt to help its poorer neighbors to their south in Latin America. Registration is required.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Cesar Chavez
Learn about this leader who helped bring many important changes for farm workers in the U.S. Following the peaceful examples of King and Ghandi, Cesar Chavez helped much needed improvements take place.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Cesar Chavez Classroom Activity
A teacher resource for teaching students about the life and contribution of Cesar Chavez. Includes an activity, lesson plans, web links, and an annotated bibliography. From March 31, 2007.
Other
Venezuela Analysis: Referendum and Revolution in Venezuela
This site is an analysis from Venezuela Analysis on the current political and economic situation in Venezuela. The article is dated July 6, 2004.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Cesar E. Chavez Issue
Learn about Cesar Chavez and his work with the United Farm Workers of America from this captioned exhibit of a stamp issued in 2003 in his honor.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Cesar Chavez
A biography featuring the nonviolent Cesar Chavez. With his passion for equal rights for minorities, he established more than one national organization to draw awareness to his purpose.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Dennis Chavez Issue
Captioned exhibit of a portrait stamp issued in 1991 to commemorate U.S. senator Dennis Chavez.
Curated OER
Image of Dennis Ch
Read biographical information about this United States Senator from New Mexico of Hispanic descent.
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Hugo Chavez, Wearing Paratrooper's Beret, Speaks on National Tv on 9 April
Biography of the current president of Venezuela. Good informative is given, along with several pictures of Hugo Chavez. The information is factual, but not too in-depth, actually it is fairly easy to understand.
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Fidel Castro (Left) Meets Hugo Chavez in Caracas, October 2000
Biography of the current president of Venezuela. Good informative is given, along with several pictures of Hugo Chavez. The information is factual, but not too in-depth, actually it is fairly easy to understand.