Question

mapping independence
next to each number, write when each country gained its independence.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
true or false
latino/a are people who speak spanish. true false
english is the official language of the us. true false
latin america includes countries in central america. true false
all u.s. states celebrate columbus day. true false
why is columbus day controversial? use details from the text to support your claim.

Explanation:

1. Latino/a refers to people of Latin - American origin, not just those who speak Spanish, so it's false.
2. The US has no official language at the federal level, so it's false.
3. Latin America includes countries in Central America, so it's true.
4. Not all US states celebrate Columbus Day; some have replaced it with Indigenous Peoples' Day, so it's false.

For the question about Columbus Day's controversy, it is controversial because Columbus' arrival led to the exploitation and genocide of indigenous peoples. He and his followers engaged in violent acts, enslaved natives, and brought diseases that decimated native populations.

Answer:

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False

Why is Columbus Day controversial? Columbus' arrival led to exploitation, genocide, enslavement of natives, and the spread of diseases that harmed indigenous populations.