Why does hispanic heritage month start on september 15th? why do we have this celebration in the united states? when entering your answers for fill in the blank and essay questions, be sure to use accent marks and/or correct punctuation to avoid your answer being marked incorrect.

1.September 15 was chosen as the startingpoint for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five LatinAmerican countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. All declared independence in 1821.

2.When people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the group's heritage and culture.