Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: History and Contributions

What is the main focus of Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Encouraging technological advancements

• Promoting global peace

• Honoring Hispanic and Latino history and culture

• Celebrating American independence

Who expanded Hispanic Heritage Week to a month-long celebration?

• President Lyndon B. Johnson

• President John F. Kennedy

• President George H.W. Bush

• President Ronald Reagan

Which countries' independence days coincide with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua

• Spain, Portugal, and Italy

• Mexico, Peru, and Colombia

As of 2020, what percentage of the U.S. population is Hispanic or Latino?

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

Which language is the second most spoken in the U.S.?

• Chinese

• French

• Spanish

• German

Which historical event led to the annexation of Mexican territories by the U.S.?

• The California Gold Rush

• The Texas Revolution

• The Mexican-American War

• The Spanish-American War

What was the Bracero Program?

• A cultural exchange program

• A temporary labor program for Mexican workers

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement

Who was the first Latina Supreme Court Justice?

• Gloria Estefan

• Jennifer Lopez

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Rita Moreno

Which Latina actress has achieved an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony)?

• Selena Gomez

• Rita Moreno

• America Ferrera

• Salma Hayek

Who is known for creating the hit Broadway musicals 'In the Heights' and 'Hamilton'?

• Ricky Martin

• Oscar De La Hoya

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• Cesar Chavez