Latino USA: Puerto Ricans

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Puerto Rico is

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A commonwealth

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The indigenous people on the island of Puerto Rico were:

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The Taínos

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This is the original name of the island of Puerto Rico which was given by the indigenous people:

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Borikens

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This event took place because Puerto Ricans believed that they should have control over their own economy and independence.

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Ponce Massacre

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This event took place because Cuba was fighting for their independence from Spain with the help from the United States. Puerto Ricans decided to help the US in the hopes that they also could gain their freedom from Spain.

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Spanish American War

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This event took place during a peaceful protest against the imprisonment of Pedro Albizu Campos and other nationalists.

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Ponce Massacre

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This act established a civil government and free commerce between the US and Puerto Rico.

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Foraker Act

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This act made English the official language of Puerto Rico and gave Puerto Ricans US citizenship.

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Jones Act

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What is a yearly event when Puerto Ricans get to celebrate Puerto Rican Pride?

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The Puerto Rican Day Parade

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An event to transform the Puerto Rican economy by sending corporations to Puerto Rico, which resulted in the exodus of Puerto Ricans to leave the island to move to the US due to lack of work.

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Operation Bootstrap