9th grade listening act

Theme: Hometown history
Indicator: 3.3 Recognizes hometown’s major historical events when listening to a recapitulation made by the teacher.

By Roxana Flores

Read the paragraph

Major Historical Events in El Salvador

El Salvador has experienced many important historical events that have shaped the country. In 1821, El Salvador gained independence from Spain, becoming one of the first Central American nations to seek freedom. Later, in 1932, the country faced one of the deadliest uprisings in its history, known as "La Matanza," where thousands of indigenous people were killed after protesting against land inequality. The Civil War, which lasted from 1980 to 1992, was one of the longest and most violent conflicts in the region, leading to a peace agreement in 1992. More recently, in 2001, El Salvador adopted the U.S. dollar as its official currency, marking one of the biggest economic changes in the country’s history. These events have played a key role in shaping modern El Salvador.

Multiple Choice

When did El Salvador gain independence from Spain?

• 1834

• 1821

• 1856

• 1932

Multiple Choice

What was "La Matanza," and why did it happen?

• The country faced one of the deadliest uprisings in its history.

• It was the tragic event in which indigenous people were killed after protesting against land inequality