Introduccion al Mes de La Herencia Hispana

When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the United States?

• August 15 to September 15

• September 1 to September 30

• September 15 to October 15

• October 1 to October 31

According to the video, why is Hispanic Heritage Month important?

• It celebrates the contributions to society and culture of Hispanic and Latin Americans.

• It focuses solely on the history of Spain.
• It promotes only the Spanish language.
• It highlights the achievements of non-Hispanic cultures.

Which U.S. President first proclaimed National Hispanic Heritage Week and in which year did he do this?

• Gerald R. Ford, 1970

• Ronald Reagan, 1968

• Lyndon B. Johnson, 1968

• Joe Biden, 2019

Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin on September 15th?

• It marks the date of the first Hispanic settlement in the U.S.

• It coincides with the independence days of several Latin American countries.

• It is the birthday of a prominent Hispanic leader.

• It commemorates the signing of a significant civil rights act.

The 5 countries that celebrate their independence day on September 15th are:

• Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Panama, and Cuba

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

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

• Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Bolivia, and Paraguay

When is Mexico's Independence Day?

• 16 septiembre

• 15 octubre

• 16 octubre

• 18 septiembre

When is Chile's Independence Day?

• 15 octubre

• 18 octubre

• 18 septiembre

• 15 septiembre

Which U.S. President issued a new proclamation that schools and human rights organizations should participate in Hispanic Heritage Week, and in which year did this happen?

• Ronald Reagan, 1975

• Joe Biden, 2019

• Gerald Ford, 1968

• Gerald Ford, 1974

Which U.S. President extended the celebration to a whole month on August 17, 1988?

• Ronald Reagan

• Gerald Ford

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

What is the current demographic status of the Hispanic population in the United States?

• They are the second-largest ethnic minority.

• They constitute a small but growing percentage of the population.

• They are the largest ethnic or racial minority.

• Their population has been declining in recent years.