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What was the greatest airborne migration in history?
What was the greatest airborne migration in history?
- Palm Sunday Massacre
- Post WWII Migration (correct)
- Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rican Independence
What does El Grito de Lares refer to?
What does El Grito de Lares refer to?
The Puerto Rican call for independence from Spain.
When did Spain abolish slavery in Puerto Rico?
When did Spain abolish slavery in Puerto Rico?
1873
Puerto Rico joined America after the Spanish American War in 1898.
Puerto Rico joined America after the Spanish American War in 1898.
Who was Pedro Albizu Campos?
Who was Pedro Albizu Campos?
What happened during the Palm Sunday Massacre?
What happened during the Palm Sunday Massacre?
What was the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry?
What was the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry?
What is the significance of the Puerto Rican Day Parade?
What is the significance of the Puerto Rican Day Parade?
What was the purpose of the United Bronx Parents?
What was the purpose of the United Bronx Parents?
Who was Juan Gonzales?
Who was Juan Gonzales?
What did the Foraker Act (1900) declare?
What did the Foraker Act (1900) declare?
Downes v. Bidwell determined that Puerto Rico belongs to the US but is not part of the US.
Downes v. Bidwell determined that Puerto Rico belongs to the US but is not part of the US.
What did the Jones Act (1917) impose?
What did the Jones Act (1917) impose?
What did the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico allow?
What did the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico allow?
What was Operation Bootstrap?
What was Operation Bootstrap?
Study Notes
Post-WWII Migration
- Marked as the largest airborne migration in history, leading to significant demographic changes.
- By 1960, over 1 million Puerto Ricans resided in the United States.
El Grito de Lares
- Refers to the revolutionary outcry for Puerto Rican independence from Spain.
Puerto Rican Independence
- Achieved a milestone in 1873 when Spain abolished slavery in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Joins America
- Gained a new political status in 1898 following the Spanish-American War.
Pedro Albizu Campos
- Renowned as a champion of Puerto Rican nationalism; educated at Harvard.
- Known for his anti-American sentiments and arrested for sedition in 1936, later released after WWII.
Palm Sunday Massacre
- Occurred on March 21 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, resulting in 21 deaths and 150 injuries from police and militiamen during a Nationalist march.
Puerto Rican 65th Infantry
- An all-Puerto Rican regiment that served with distinction during World War II, but faced segregation.
Puerto Rican Day Parade
- Established in the 1950s as a cultural celebration for Puerto Ricans in the United States.
United Bronx Parents
- A community group formed in the 1960s aimed at addressing the educational needs of Puerto Rican children.
Juan Gonzales
- A prominent member of the Young Lords, known for advocating radical Latino political agendas.
Foraker Act (1900)
- Legislation that officially designated Puerto Rico as a territory of the United States.
Downes v. Bidwell
- A Supreme Court case that established Puerto Rico’s territorial status; it confirmed that Puerto Rico belongs to the U.S. but is not part of it.
Jones Act (1917)
- Legally conferred U.S. citizenship on all Puerto Ricans, impacting their civil rights and political status.
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
- Established a political framework allowing Puerto Ricans to elect their own government and enjoy limited self-rule.
Operation Bootstrap
- An industrialization initiative launched in the 1940s and 1950s aimed at transforming Puerto Rico’s economy through rapid industrial development.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Chapter 4 of 'Harvest of Empire', exploring key terms related to Puerto Rican history and migration. Test your knowledge on events like El Grito de Lares and the impact of post-WWII migration on Puerto Ricans in the U.S. Perfect for students wanting to deepen their understanding of this important historical context.
