Hispanic is refered to an European Language= Spanish
Latino is related to an European Culture= Latin
2007-02-08 08:02:13 · 4 answers · asked by Rigo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Because all of those people were subjugated by the Spanish and therefore they were forced into the Hispanic Culture.
Sorry.
2007-02-08 08:05:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Hispanic ruled by Spain
Latino Of or relating to the language and people of Rome.
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Hispanic
"pertaining to Spain" (especially ancient Spain) 1584, from L. Hispanicus, from Hispania "Iberian Peninsula," from Hispanus "Spaniard" (see Spaniard). Specific application to Sp.-speaking parts of the New World is 1889, Amer.Eng.; esp. applied since c.1972 to Sp.-speaking persons of Latin American descent living in U.S.
2007-02-08 08:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because reconquista groups like La Raza want to create the impression that with Indian blood, Mexicans should have the rights of "native" people.
2007-02-08 08:07:58 · answer #3 · answered by Woody 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Because they are brain dead.
2007-02-08 08:38:23 · answer #4 · answered by A nobody 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋