Hispanic Heritage Month Overview
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Hispanic Heritage Month Overview

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What percentage did the Hispanic population in the United States grow in 2021?

  • 19%
  • 25% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 15%

    • The largest Hispanic group living in the United States is comprised of Puerto Ricans.

    False

    What is the significance of the month of September for the Hispanic community in the United States?

    It is National Hispanic Heritage Month.

    The group that accounts for ___% of the population in Texas is Hispanic.

    <p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following celebrations with their significance:

    <p>Cinco de Mayo = Commemorates the Battle of Puebla Dia de los Muertos = Honors deceased loved ones Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe = Celebrates the patroness of Mexico Hispanic Heritage Month = Celebrates Hispanic contributions to the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Juan Ponce de León arrived in Florida after the establishment of Jamestown in 1607.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the largest number of Hispanics born in the U.S. during the 2010s?

    <p>Births exceeded immigration rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the terms 'Hispanic' and 'Latino'?

    <p>Hispanic refers to Spanish-speaking countries, while Latino refers to those from Latin America.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries celebrate their independence on September 15th?

    <p>Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who is Hispanic is someone who comes from or is a descendant of a Spanish-speaking country.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which date is Día de la Raza commemorated?

    <p>October 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The community has played a significant role in shaping the __________ national character.

    <p>US</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to celebrate Hispanic heritage?

    <p>Making donations to Hispanic charities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

    <p>Hispanic = Descendant of a Spanish-speaking country Latino = Descendant of any Latin American country Spanish = A person from Spain American = A citizen of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All Latinos are considered Hispanic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What events follow the independence day of Central American countries on September 15?

    <p>Mexican Independence Day on September 16 and Chilean Independence Day on September 18.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the United States?

    <p>September 15 to October 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abraham Lincoln proclaimed National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?

    <p>To celebrate the contributions of Latinos to the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua became independent on __________.

    <p>September 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state has the highest percentage of Hispanic/Latino population?

    <p>New Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following influential Hispanic figures with their contributions:

    <p>Selena Quintanilla = Famous Tejano singer Frida Kahlo = Renowned painter César Chávez = Labor leader and civil rights activist Sonia Sotomayor = First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The slogan for Hispanic Heritage Month in 2024 is 'Pioneers of Change: Building the Future Together.'

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Hispanic Heritage Week begin?

    <p>1968</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    • Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15th to October 15th
    • The purpose of the celebration is to recognize the contributions of hispanics in the United States
    • It was created by the United States Congress in 1968
    • Five countries gained independence on September 15th: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala

    The Hispanic Population in the United States

    • In 2021, the Hispanic population in the US grew 19%
    • Hispanics make up 19% of the total US population
    • Hispanics are the largest racial group in Texas and California
    • 60% of the Hispanic population in the US has Mexican ancestry
    • More Hispanics were born 👶 in the US during the 2010s than immigrated to the US during the 2000s
    • Most Hispanic people living in the US are citizens

    Key Hispanic Figures

    • Selena Quintanilla is a famous Mexican-American singer

    Other Notable Facts

    • The official slogan for Hispanic Heritage Month in 2024 was "Pioneros del cambio: construyendo el futuro juntos."

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    Explore the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. Discover the contributions of Hispanics in the United States, key demographic facts, and notable figures in the Hispanic community. Test your knowledge about this important cultural celebration and its history.

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