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Are latinoes of European, African, Indigenous or Asian heritage? Why?

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Are latinoes of European, African, Indigenous or Asian heritage? Why?

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Latinos are of Indigenous heritage. They are originally from all around Latin America and have only evolved into meshing with other cultures but they are still of the indigenous heritage.
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/04/05/dont-be-fooled-latino-indigenous
Amy

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where is Latin America? What countries/area of the world does it include?

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where is Latin America? What countries/area of the world does it include?

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Latin America is Central America, Spanish speaking South America and Brazil. It consists of 22 Countries- Argentina, Belize, Bolivia. Brazil, chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Sources:
http://www.operationworld.org/latin-american-countries
Chioma A.

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Where is Latin America? What outcries/area of the world does it include?

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Where is Latin America? What outcries/area of the world does it include?

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Latin America is Central America, Spanish speaking South America and Brazil. It consists of 22 Countries- Argentina, Belize, Bolivia. Brazil, chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Source:
http://www.operationworld.org/latin-american-countries

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Who was Jaime Escalante and what did he do that was important?
Jaime Escalante was a Bolivian teacher. He was famous for teaching math to high schoolers who "couldn't" learn anything and caused chaos. These students were called the "unteachable".  He came to the United States to experience a better life. He taught kids who were troublemakers in a school in LA that was known to be very violent.
Source: http://www.biography.com/people/jaime-escalante-189368

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Name as many cities as you can that have names of Spanish origin

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Name as many cities as you can that have names of Spanish origin

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Name as many cities as you can that have names of Spanish origin:
Los Angeles, California
San Jose, Illinois
Las Vegas, Nevada
Santa Fe, New Mexico
San Antonio, Texas

Georgia Rowe

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What civilizations were already in existence when the spaniards arrived in the new world?

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What civilizations were already in existence when the spaniards arrived in the new world?

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The Natives were already in existence no matter where they were located they were called the natives because when the new world was discovered they were already there

http://www.historycentral.com/Indians/Before.html

Owen Thomas

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What languages do Latinos and people from Latin America speak?

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What languages do Latinos and people from Latin America speak?

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Latinos and people living in Latin America mainly speak either Spanish or Portuguese. Another language that is spoken in Latin America is French, and in some Latin American regions people speak Dutch.

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/languages-latin-americans-speak-22661.html

Katie Piller

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What events are happening in our area to commemorate Hispanic Heritage month?

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What events are happening in our area to commemorate Hispanic Heritage month?

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In October, Charlotte is having a festival meant to educate, and entertain about Hispanic Heritage by using food, music, dance and art.

Kelsy Cunningham

https://holacharlottefestival.com/hispanic-heritage-month.html

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Which Latin American countries have the highest Afro-Latino populations? Why?

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Which Latin American countries have the highest Afro-Latino populations? Why?

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Brazil and Columbia are two of the top countries with the highest Afro-Latino population because they are descendants of African slave trade.
http://www.afropedea.org/afro-latino

Tanner Haynes

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Who was Ellen Ochoa and what advances did she make.  

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Who was Ellen Ochoa and what advances did she make.  

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She was the first Spanish woman to go to space

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Who was César Cháves, and what made him an influential Hispanic American?

César Chávez was a Mexican-American union leader and labor organizer. He was important because he led a boycott that resulted in an agreement guaranteeing filed workers the right to unionize.

www.history.com/topics/cesar-chavez

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Explain the difference between the terms "Spanish", "Hispanic", and "Latino".

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Explain the difference between the terms "Spanish", "Hispanic", and "Latino".

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The difference between Hispanic, Spanish and Latino is that Spanish refers to people who are from Spain, Hispanic refers to people who speak Spanish and Latino refers to origin or ancestry to Latin America.
Sean Spooner
http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/08/hispanic-vs-latino-vs-spanish/

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What languages do Latinos and people from Latin America speak?
-They mostly speak Spanish, except Brazil who speaks Portuguese.
https://mic.com/articles/111648/9-things-latinos-are-tired-of-explaining-to-everyone-else#.xuTmydj2m

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Who was Roberto Clemente and what was he famous for?

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Who was Roberto Clemente and what was he famous for?

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Roberto Clemente was a famous baseball player. Alvin Mutongi

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Who was Ellen Ochoa and what significant advances did she make

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Who was Ellen Ochoa and what significant advances did she make

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Explain the difference between the terms "Spanish," "Hispanic," and "Latino."

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Explain the difference between the terms "Spanish," "Hispanic," and "Latino."

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Spanish means being from Spain.
Hispanic means being from a Spanish-speaking origin.
Latino means being from Latin American origin.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/difference-between-hispanic-latino-and-spanish_us_55a7ec20e4b0c5f0322c9e44

Sarah MacLeod

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When and why was national Hispanic heritage month created?

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When and why was national Hispanic heritage month created?

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It is from September 15 to October 15 1968. It was created because we are celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/
NICK (PAOLO) PATTERSON

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When does Hispanic Heritage month take place? Why are those the dates? 

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When does Hispanic Heritage month take place? Why are those the dates? 

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Hispanic heritage month takes place between September 15th and October 15th. These are the dates because it is the anniversary of independence in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org

Rachel Cheeley

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Mestizaje refers to the mixing of spanish people with people of other cultures.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3424300472.html
-Zack Champion

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Shelby Davis-What are the 3 largest Hispanic origin groups living in the US?

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Shelby Davis-What are the 3 largest Hispanic origin groups living in the US?

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The 3 largest Hispanic origin groups living in the US are Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans. http://www.pewhispanic.org/2012/06/27/the-10-largest-hispanic-origin-groups-characteristics-rankings-top-counties/

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Which 3 US States have the highest Hispanic population

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Which 3 US States have the highest Hispanic population

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The 3 US states with the highest Hispanic population are California with 14 million, Texas with 10 million, and Florida with 4.4 million.
http://www.pewhispanic.org/2013/08/29/ii-ranking-latino-populations-in-the-states/
-Aaron Daum

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What civilizations were already in existence when the spaniards arrived in the new world?

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What civilizations were already in existence when the spaniards arrived in the new world?

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There were mainly just different tribes of Native Americans, that Spanish conquistadors, such as Chritopher Columbus late turned into slaves.
Dee
MrDezordo'sclass.org

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Several US state names are derived from the Spanish language. Name three of their meanings.

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Several US state names are derived from the Spanish language. Name three of their meanings.

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Colorado in Spanish means "ruddy" or red
Florida comes from the Spanish phrase Pascua Florida or "Feast of Flowers"
Montana comes from the Spanish word meaning "Mountain"
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854966.html
~Katie Bergmann

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When does Hispanic Heritage Month take place? Why are those the dates?

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When does Hispanic Heritage Month take place? Why are those the dates?

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TRAVIS RAMÓN SIVART

September 15 - October 15.... The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

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How many Hispanics are living in the United States? What percentage of the population is this?

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How many Hispanics are living in the United States? What percentage of the population is this?

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The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2014 is 55 million. Hispanics make up 17 percent of the America’s total population.
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2015/cb15-ff18.html
Jarrett Putman

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Which 5 US cities have the highest Hispanic population?
Hialeah, Florida; Laredo, Texas; Brownsville, Texas; McAllen, Texas; and El Paso, Texas are the five US cities with the highest Hispanic population.

http://www.revolvy.com/main/index.php?s=List%20of%20U.S.%20cities%20with%20large%20Hispanic%20populations&item_type=topic