Hispanic American Cultural Diversity

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This paper discusses the various contributions and influences of the Hispanic community in the United States. The paper outlines the influx of the Spanish explorers and the defense of the border between the United States and Mexico. The paper also examines the influence of the food, colorful clothing, art and the educational reform that has come about to meet the needs of the Hispanic children in the school system.

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"Hispanic Americans, also known as Latinos, are residents of the United States who can trace their ancestry to countries in the Western Hemisphere where the Spanish language is spoken. People of Hispanic background have lived in the United States since the 17th century. Hispanic Americans are the fastest-growing minority group in the United States. Experts predict that Hispanic Americans will number more than 50 million by the year 2025 (Stavens, 1998). The United States has immigrants from Mexico because of the near proximity of the border, but beginning in the 19th century, the southern United States became a convenient place of refuge for Cubans fleeing political persecution or economic hardship. As early as the 1830's, there was a significant Cuban colony in Key West, Florida. Later in the century, as Cubans struggled to free themselves from Spanish rule, substantial communities of political exiles arose in Tampa, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; and New York City (Firmat 1998: 298)."

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