What is the main purpose of celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month?

• To promote trade with Asia and the Pacific Islands.

• To celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander cultures worldwide.

• To mark the independence days of Asian countries.

• To recognize the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.

Why was May chosen to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month?

• It is the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad.

• It is the month when the first Asian immigrant arrived in the U.S.

• It marks the beginning of spring in Asia.

• It is the month when the U.S. Congress first proposed the holiday.

In what year did the U.S. Congress expand the Asian American Heritage Week to a month-long celebration?

• 1985

• 1992

• 2004

• 2010

Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with a dedicated week?

• California

• New York

• Hawaii

• Minnesota

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