2006-12-22 12:20:07 · 5 answers · asked by ngo 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Because the trend had already been identified, since most of the US' neighbors/fellow OAS members are spanish speaking nations. It's the natural and logical conclusion. Why do many Israelis know Arabic? Because they are surrounded by mostly Arab states.
2006-12-22 12:27:15 · answer #1 · answered by acid0philus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know, but it was a good idea - 30 years ago 300million people spoke Spanish - so lots more now!!! And Isn't Spanish going to overtake English in USA?
2006-12-22 12:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone had a LOT of foresight when the curriculum was developed. Third world countries like Venezuela, one of the last sources of oil, will likely be the future dominant countries.
2006-12-22 12:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by firefly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning a foreign language is a requirement in most universities. They were probably just preparing you for college.
2006-12-22 12:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because this is mexiamerica and they knew it was coming
2006-12-22 12:22:56 · answer #5 · answered by quick8stang29 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋