Why We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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

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Lyndon B. Johnson

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

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1988

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Who extended the Hispanic Heritage Week to a month?

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Ronald Reagan

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What year did the U.S. classify the group as Hispanic or Latino? Options: 1987, 1997, 2007, 2017

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1997

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What month marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month?

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September

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Which country celebrates its independence on September 16th? Options: El Salvador, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica

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Mexico

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

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Start of the month

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Which country's independence is celebrated on September 18th? Options: Peru, Argentina, Chile, Brazil

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Chile

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Which festival occurs from September 15 through September 25th? Options: The Latino Culinary Festival, The Salsa Music Festival, The Hispanic Film Festival, The El Barrio Latin Jazz Festival

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The El Barrio Latin Jazz Festival

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What percentage of the U.S. population do Hispanics comprise? Options: 10%, 33%, 18%, 25%

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18%