Why We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Which U.S. president signed the bill that initiated Hispanic Heritage Week?

• Ronald Reagan

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

In what year was Hispanic Heritage Month extended to cover a full month?

• 1968

• 1978

• 1988

• 1998

Who extended the Hispanic Heritage Week to a month?

• George Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan

What year did the U.S. classify the group as Hispanic or Latino?

• 1987

• 1997

• 2007

• 2017

What month marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month?

• November

• August

• October

• September

Which country celebrates its independence on September 16th?

• El Salvador

• Mexico

• Chile

• Costa Rica

What is the significance of September 15th in relation to Hispanic Heritage Month?

• None of the above

• Mexican Independence Day

• Start of the month

• End of the month

Which country's independence is celebrated on September 18th?

• Peru

• Argentina

• Chile

• Brazil

Which festival occurs from September 15 through September 25th?

• The Latino Culinary Festival

• The Salsa Music Festival

• The Hispanic Film Festival

• The El Barrio Latin Jazz Festival

What percentage of the U.S. population do Hispanics comprise?

• 10%

• 33%

• 18%

• 25%