To say that immigrants in America have faced discrimination would be an understatement. Since the country was formed, they have been seen as inferior, like the African Americans who were brought against their will to the 13 colonies in the 17th century with the intention of being used as slaves. However, after 1965, immigrants, mostly from Central and South America, came here by choice. Many came with their families, fleeing the poverty of their homeland; these immigrants were looking for new opportunities and, more importantly, a new life. They faced abuse and Cesar Chavez fought to help bring equality to minorities. For many around the world, the United States has become known as the land of opportunity and success. As a result, many believe in the idea of ​​the American Dream, a life full of opportunity and with success resulting from hard work. The Declaration of Independence further supports this idea, stating that “All men are created equal, endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, which among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” As people immigrated to the United States, legally and illegally, especially Hispanic workers, they began looking for work to provide for their families. They took jobs that Americans didn't want: they took low-paying, physically demanding, temporary agricultural jobs. Because many did not speak English and were ignorant, some even illiterate, they were easy targets for farm owners to exploit. Migrant workers often went unpaid, had low wages, and some even died due to these conditions. They also lived and worked in appalling conditions, some workplaces didn't even have the right paper...... they will always be remembered together with other great non-violent activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela, despite this, his determination, dedication and altruism will always remain unparalleled. Works Cited Brunner, Borgna. "Timeline: Cesar Chávez." Information, please. Infoplease, nd Web. 02 May 2014. ."Centro Cultural César Chávez." Biography of César Chávez. Oregon State University and Web. 04 May 2014. .Tejada-Flores, Rick. "Fight in the fields." PBS. PBS and Web. 03 May 2014. "Immigration to the United States since 1965." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 2010. Web. 03 May 2014.