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Hispanic Diversity

The Hispanic diversity of the United States has been well documented in immigration
And population numbers for many years. In 1994, there were 26.4 million Hispanic
Americans living in the Continental United States.In 2005 that number had ballooned to
Over 35 million.Now in 2008 the number is over 45 million people.(US Census 2008) The
four main groups of Hispanic citizens are the people from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico
and Central America.Our Hispanic population has given the United States many
contributions To politics, economics, family traditions and bilingual advancement in the
world.

Mexican Americans, probably our best known and documented immigrated citizen
to The United States has made great strides in developing our culture and adding
Rich history to our country.Economic contributions cannot be overlooked,while
being one of the least educated groups and most economic disadvantaged groups
Mexican Americans are a key attribute to our economy by continuing to participate
In great numbers in the workforce in pursuit of their part of the American dream.
Mexican Americans are excellent contributors to politics as well. Cesar Estrada Chavez
Founded and led the first successful farm workers' union in U.S. history.This was aimed
at fair wages for worker to avoid the poverty he was forced to endure as a young man
Federico Pena Was the first Mexican American to head the Department of transportation.
Pena Was a catalyst in the elimination of red tape that hindered economic assistance to
California for road and bridge repair during the 1993 earthquake. Henry Cisneros was
Appointed head of U.S. Housing and Urban development by then president Bill Clinton.
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Cisneros then spearheaded...