VOICED : Puerto Rico dividido se pronuncia sobre su relacion con EEUU

VOICED : Puerto Rico dividido se pronuncia sobre su relacion con EEUU

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses Puerto Rico's complex political status, highlighting the upcoming non-binding referendum on its relationship with the United States. It covers the financial implications and opposition to the referendum, Puerto Rico's significant debt and financial oversight by Washington, and the debate between statehood and maintaining the current status. The video also addresses the colonial status of Puerto Rico, the limited representation in the US Congress, and the voting rights of Puerto Ricans.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the upcoming referendum in Puerto Rico?

To decide on a new governor

To increase tourism

To change the national language

To decolonize the island

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial situation is Puerto Rico currently facing?

A surplus of funds

A balanced budget

A debt of over 70 million dollars

An economic boom

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Governor Ricardo Roseló's goal for Puerto Rico?

To make it an independent country

To become a state of the United States

To maintain its current status

To merge with another Caribbean island

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do independentists and supporters of the current status view the referendum?

As a victory

As a farsa

As a minor issue

As a necessary step

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What limitation do Puerto Rican citizens face regarding U.S. presidential elections?

They can vote only in local elections

They have two votes each

They can vote from Puerto Rico

They can vote only if they live on the mainland