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Si Se Puede! César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and the 1st Amendment
5-12

This lesson is rich with historical references tracking the many battles fought in the fields and in the courts by two of California's most notable civic rights icons.
Students will:
--learn unique facts and anecdotes about Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta
--apply the provisions of the Constitution to the actions of these civil rights leaders
--better understand the First Amendment, the state court system, the Three Branches of Government, and the role of a judicial officer.
Materials for Download:
Regional Interest:
Central Coast, Central Valley, Monterey County
TAGS:
Commemoration, March, April, First Amendment, Constitutional Rights, Historical Figures, 1960s, 1970s, Spanish
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