Indigenous Civilizations
This empire, centered in modern-day Mexico, was conquered by Hernán Cortés in 1521.
Hernan Cortes
Christopher Columbus first arrived in the Americas in this year
1492
This conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898 resulted in Cuba gaining independence.
Spanish-American War
This U.S. state was part of Mexico before becoming a republic and later joining the United States in 1845.
Texas
Who is the most streamed spanish-laguage artist?
Bad Bunny
The Inca Empire built this famous mountaintop city, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Machu Picchu
The Grito de Dolores, given by this priest, is considered the beginning of Mexico’s War of Independence
Miguel Hidalgo
This revolutionary leader was known for saying "Tierra y libertad" and played a key role in the Mexican Revolution
Emiliano Zapata
The Bracero Program, which allowed Mexican laborers to work in the U.S., began during this major war
World War II
Known as "El Libertador," he led several South American countries to independence from Spain.
Simon Bolivar
This ancient Mesoamerican civilization developed a complex calendar system and built impressive pyramids in places like Chichén Itzá
The Maya
Simón Bolívar led independence movements in several South American countries. Name two of them
Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Panama
The Sandinistas overthrew the Somoza dictatorship in this Central American country in 1979.
Nicaragua
This Latino civil rights leader co-founded the United Farm Workers union and fought for labor rights
Cesar Chavez
This Dominican-born activist and author fought for women's rights in Latin America
Minerva Mirabal
The Mapuche people resisted Spanish conquest in this South American country for centuries.
Chile
This Caribbean nation became the first Latin American country to gain independence in 1804, after a successful slave revolt.
Haiti
The Chilean military overthrew this democratically elected president in a 1973 coup supported by the U.S.
Salvador Allende
In 1954, the U.S. government launched Operation Wetback, which led to mass deportations of people from this country
Mexico
This Puerto Rican baseball legend was the first Latino inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Roberto Clemente
This indigenous leader of the Taíno people fought against Spanish colonization in the Caribbean.
Hatuey
Brazil gained its independence in 1822 under the leadership of this Portuguese prince.
Dom Pedro I
The FARC was a guerrilla group involved in a decades-long conflict in this South American country
Colombia
Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in this year.
2009
Rigoberta Menchú, a K'iche' Maya activist, won the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating for Indigenous rights in this country
Guatemala