Hispanic Heritage Month

When is Hispanic Heritage Month observed?

• September 15th to October 15th

• October 15th to November 15th

• August 15th to September 15th

• November 15th to December 15th

What does the term 'Hispanic' refer to?

• Individuals from Latin American countries

• Individuals who trace their roots to Spanish-speaking countries

• Individuals from Portuguese-speaking countries

• Individuals from French-speaking countries

Which of the following countries are included in the Hispanic population in the United States?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Germany

What was the purpose of the Spanish missions established in California, Texas, and the Southwest?

• Religious and economic activity

• Military defense

• Scientific research

• Political administration

Which war resulted in the United States gaining vast territories in the Southwest?

• Mexican-American War

• American Revolutionary War

• Civil War

• World War II

What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo establish?

• New borders between the United States and Mexico

• Independence for Mexico

• Equal rights for all citizens

• Trade agreements between the two countries

Which US president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Ronald Reagan

• John F. Kennedy

• Barack Obama

Who signed a bill designating the period from September 15th to October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Ronald Reagan

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Who played a pivotal role in initiating the movement for independence?

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Spanish colonial rulers

• Mexican President

• Catholic priests

What is the historic moment considered as the starting point of the Mexican War of Independence?

• The recreation of Miguel Hidalgo's 'Grito de Dolores'

• The delivery of Miguel Hidalgo's speech

• The celebration of Mexico's Independence Day

• The Mexican people rising up against Spanish oppression