This sociology assignment examines the historical background and treatment of Hispanic Americans in the United States. The analysis begins with a review of the Spanish colonization in the Southwest and the early presence of Spanish-speaking people in the region. It highlights key historical events, such as the founding of Los Angeles by a group of mestizos, indigenous people, Afro-Latinos, and Spaniards. The assignment then explores the experiences of discrimination faced by Hispanic Americans, citing statistics from the Pew Research Center regarding unfair treatment based on ethnicity or race, including instances of discrimination for speaking Spanish. A comparative table is presented, contrasting the participation rates, employment levels, and income levels of Hispanics and Blacks. The assignment concludes by discussing challenges faced by the Hispanic community, such as education and health insurance access, referencing improvements in high school graduation rates but also highlighting disparities in 8th-grade performance and health insurance coverage.