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On July 25th, 1898 the United States invaded Puerto Rico through the port of ______.
On July 25th, 1898 the United States invaded Puerto Rico through the port of ______.
Guanica
Puerto Rico was granted to the United States with the Treaty of ______ after the Spanish American War in 1898.
Puerto Rico was granted to the United States with the Treaty of ______ after the Spanish American War in 1898.
Paris
The island was under American Military rule until ______ Foraker in 1900, which established a civil government headed by appointed governors.
The island was under American Military rule until ______ Foraker in 1900, which established a civil government headed by appointed governors.
La Ley
______ Jones granted Puerto Ricans American citizenship in 1917.
______ Jones granted Puerto Ricans American citizenship in 1917.
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In 1952 Puerto Rico became a ______ of the United States giving islanders 'limited' self-rule - much like a state.
In 1952 Puerto Rico became a ______ of the United States giving islanders 'limited' self-rule - much like a state.
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There is an elected ______, and an elected Congress with two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
There is an elected ______, and an elected Congress with two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Spanish is the native language but many people speak ______ as well.
Spanish is the native language but many people speak ______ as well.
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Many, many Puerto Rican soldiers have received ______ for their bravery.
Many, many Puerto Rican soldiers have received ______ for their bravery.
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Today Puerto Rico has become one of the most modern ______ American countries.
Today Puerto Rico has become one of the most modern ______ American countries.
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San Juan is a modern city comparable to any in the ______ United States.
San Juan is a modern city comparable to any in the ______ United States.
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Study Notes
Puerto Rico's History
- Puerto Rico was invaded by the United States on July 25th, 1898, through the port of Guanica.
- The island was granted to the United States with the Treaty of Paris after the Spanish American War in 1898.
- Puerto Rico was under American Military rule until 1900, when La Ley Foraker established a civil government headed by appointed governors, all of whom were U.S. Americans.
Government and Citizenship
- La Ley Foraker also established the post of Resident Commissioner, giving Puerto Ricans a non-voting representative in the US Congress.
- In 1917, La Ley Jones granted Puerto Ricans American citizenship, allowing them to be drafted into the Armed Forces.
- In 1952, Puerto Rico became a Commonwealth of the United States, giving islanders "limited" self-rule, similar to a state.
- The island has an elected governor and an elected Congress with two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Language and Culture
- Spanish is the native language, but many people also speak English.
- Many Puerto Ricans have joined the US Armed Forces and have fought in all wars since 1917, with many receiving medals for their bravery.
Modern Puerto Rico
- Today, Puerto Rico is one of the most modern Latin American countries, with highways, freeways, hospitals, schools, universities, colleges, museums, and modern amenities.
- The island has a modern telephone system, cable television, satellite TV, and Internet, with all the modern conveniences found in the US states.
- San Juan is a modern city comparable to any in the mainland United States, and Puerto Rico is becoming the gateway to Latino America.
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Learn about the US invasion of Puerto Rico in 1898, the Treaty of Paris, and the establishment of a civil government through La Ley Foraker. Discover how Puerto Rico was governed and represented in the US Congress.
