Hispanos en los Estados Unidos de América

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How many countries worldwide have Spanish as their official language?

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21

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Hispanics are a mixture of...

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European, African, Asian, and Native Indigenous ancestry.

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Where do most Hispanics trace their roots to? Options: Spain, Africa, the Americas, England, elsewhere in Europe, Portugal, Umm...Latin America?

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Spain, Africa, the Americas

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The 3 major ancient civilizations from North, Central, and South America are:

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Incan, Mayan, and Aztec

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What does the United States celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month?

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The histories, cultures, traditions, and contribution of people with Hispanic-American roots.

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Who was the US President who established Hispanic Heritage Month?

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Ronald Reagan

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When was Hispanic Heritage Month declared?

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1988

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When is Hispanic Heritage Month?

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September 15th to October 15th

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Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin on September 15th?

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Many Latin American countries have their independence day this day.

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Why is September 15th so significant?

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It is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18.