Question

hispanic heritage month: honoring hispanic americans read the passage. then answer the questions below. every year from september 15 to october 15, americans celebrate hispanic heritage month. its a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of people from spanish - speaking countries. these dates were chosen because many spanish - speaking countries in latin america celebrate their independence during this time. across the united states, communities come together for parades, festivals, and other celebrations. music—especially latin pop, salsa, and traditional folk music—fills the air at these events. dancing is just as popular. many latin american countries have their own famous dances, like the tango from argentina and uruguay and the merengue from the dominican republic. food is another big part of the celebration. families and friends gather to share traditional dishes, such as pupusas from el salvador or ropa vieja, a shredded beef dish from cuba. sweet treats are also common. desserts with dulce de leche, a creamy caramel sauce, are popular favorites, as are fried pastries like sopapillas. hispanic heritage month is also a time to honor the achievements of inspiring hispanic and latino americans. in the 1960s, cesar chavez and dolores huerta led the fight for farmworkers’ rights. roberto clemente, a legendary puerto rican baseball player, became the first latino inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1973. tejano singer selena quintanilla captivated audiences in the 1980s and 1990s, inspiring generations with her music. and in 1993, ellen ochoa made history as the first hispanic woman to travel to space. by honoring these figures and enjoying the traditions of hispanic and latino cultures, hispanic heritage month shows how the past and present are connected. its a chance to celebrate history while recognizing the lasting impact hispanic americans continue to have on our communities today. 1. the passage says hispanic heritage month “shows how the past and present are connected.” what does this mean? use an example from the text to support your answer. 2. complete the table using information from the passage. example from text country contribution merengue famous style of dance ropa vieja traditional dish united states fought for farmworkers’ rights

Explanation:

1. It means that the traditions and achievements of Hispanic - Americans in the past continue to influence and be celebrated in the present. For example, the music, dance, and food traditions from Spanish - speaking countries are still enjoyed during Hispanic Heritage Month. Also, the achievements of historical figures like Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s for farmworkers' rights are remembered and honored today.
2. For the table:

• Merengue: Dominican Republic
• Ropa vieja: Cuba
• Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta are the examples for the "Fought for farmworkers' rights" row.

Answer:

1. It means the past traditions and achievements of Hispanic - Americans still influence the present. For example, the music and dance traditions are still celebrated.

2.

Example from text	Country	Contribution
Ropa vieja	Cuba	Traditional dish
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta	United States	Fought for farmworkers' rights