Spanish influence in the United States

Question 1

Which country did the United States defend in the Spanish-American War (1898)?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Question 2

Why is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated from September 15 until October 15 every year in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Several Latin American Countries gained their independence from Spain

Question 3

According to the Pew Research Center 2010, which is the largest Hispanic group in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mexicans (64.9%)

Question 4

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 until October 15 every year in the United States.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

The Marlins baseball team recruit players from Cuba?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

In Miami-Dade, the largest Hispanic ethnic group by population is Cuban.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

The U.S. 2010 Census indicated that the Hispanic population increased by _______ between 2000 and 2010.

Accepted Answer

15.2 million

Question 8

According to Exteriores.gob, in the United States Hispanic community, there are about 57.5 million Spanish speakers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Spain's bond with the United States has deep historical and cultural roots in which places in the 16th century?

Accepted Answer

Pedro Menéndez de Avilés and St. Augustine in 1565, Tristán de Luna y Arellano and Pensacola in 1559

Question 10

The first Hispanic woman elected to U.S. Congress, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, was born in Havana, Cuba on July 15, 1952.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States, with more than 55 million Spanish speakers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Rubén Darío said to T. Roosevelt you are a proud and strong exemplar of your race; you are cultured, as oppose Tolstoy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

In 1795, Spain and the United States initiated diplomatic relations under which treaty?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation, of 1795

Question 14

Founded in 1936, ___ is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, the leader in Latin American food and condiments.

Accepted Answer

Goya

Question 15

Which country in Latin America (the Western Hemisphere) is the largest trading partner with the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 16

Cuban Poet José Martí wrote: "whatever is left of that sleepy hometown in America must awaken" - Our America 1892

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Cinco de Mayo is considered a Mexican Holiday celebrated in the United States.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

The first FIFA World Cup (Soccer) was held in 1930, which Latin American country won the tournament?

Accepted Answer

Uruguay

Question 19

Sonia Sotomayor an Associate Justice, is the first Hispanic and Latina member of the United State Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Which term do most individuals of Spanish ancestry describe themselves?

Accepted Answer

Family's Country of Origin

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