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September 16, 1810 Father Miguel Hidalgo assisted in the release of over 80 pro-independence prisoners, an act that would soon initiate the Siege of Guanajuato. This siege was the first confrontation in the war, which lasted 11 years.
What is Mexican Independence?
100
Jennifer Lopez starred in this 1997 film about the tragic death of a young latina singer.
What is Selena?
100
These flags which resemble the flag of the United States are identical, for the exception of their inverted colors.
What are the Cuban and Puertorican flags?
200
Considered one of the liberators of South American countries, alongside Simon Bolivar, he is credited with the liberty of Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
Who is José San Martín?
200
What actress currently plays Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on ABC's Modern Family?
What is Sofia Vergara?
200
Inspiration for the coat of arms of this flag comes from a legend where the leader of a tribe was visited by a God who told him that the tribe would come across an eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a serpent.
What is the Mexican flag?
300
During the invasion of Portugal by the French in 1807, the Portuguese Royal family relocated to this major city, which functioned as the Portuguese capital.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
300
This 2002 film starring America Ferrera showed the hardships of becoming a woman as a first-generation Mexican female in America.
What is Real Women Have Curves?
300
The position of the 27 white, 5-point stars on this flag represents the actual position of the stars in the sky above one of the major cities in Latin America.
What is the Brazilian flag?
400
Rafael Trujillo’s dictatorship in the Dominican Republic lasted from 1930-1961. In this time he killed many people, including those who opposed him. This includes three women who were commemorated in the book, “In the Time of the Butterflies” and movie by the same name.
Who were the Mirabal sisters?
400
What actor played Jaime Escalante, a math teacher teaching calculus to inner-city youth, in the the 1988 film, Stand and Deliver?
What is Edward James Olmos?
400
They share the colors in the same order, and only differ in the following ways: one has a condor with its wings spread out in its coat of arms, the other has no coat of arms, and the coat of arms of the third has a shield divided into three sections. Hint: These counties are geographically close.
What is the Ecuadorian, Colombian and Venezuelan flags?
500
The U.S. military occupied this country from 1912-1933 in an effort to prevent European intervention. The occupation was part of a larger conflict known as the Banana Wars.
What is Nicaragua?
500
Sabado Gigante host, Don Francisco's real name.
What is Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld?
500
Blue symbolize the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. White represents the land between the two bodies of water. Equilateral triangle represents equality. Five volcanoes represent the original 5 member states of The Federal Republic of Central America. Cap of Liberty represents national freedom. Sun rays and the rainbow symbolize the bright future
What is Nicaragua?
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