The Majority Minority

The 2000 census reported for the first time that the Hispanic population outnumbered the African American population in the United States. During the 2008 election, presidential candidates and political parties worked hard to attract Hispanic voters. Complete this Webquest to learn more about the majority minority and their impact on American politics.

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Want to learn more about the results of the 2010 Census and Hispanic population? Check out this report from the Pew Foundation.