1. Christopher Columbus and the Spanish Conquest
Jennifer
Class 3-302
Ms. Matos
May 17, 2006

2. When was Puerto Rico discovered?
Puerto Rico was discovered on November 19, 1493.

3. Who discovered Puerto Rico?
Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico.

4. What was Puerto Rico’s first name?
Puerto Rico’s first name was San Juan Bautista.

5. What was Puerto Rico’s capital city named?
Puerto Rico’s capital city was named San Juan.

6. In which of his trips was Puerto Rico discovered?
Puerto Rico was discovered on Christopher Columbus’s second voyage.

7. What was the name of Puerto Rico’s first town or settlement?
Puerto Rico’s first settlement was Caparra.

8. What year was this town founded (formed)?
The town of Caparra, was founded on August 8, 1508 by Juan Ponce de Leon.

9. Informational Resources

10. Graphic Resources
Columbus’s Ships. June 1, 2006
Christopher Columbus. June 1, 2006
Taino Village. June 1, 2006
San Juan architecture. June 7, 2006
Christopher Columbus - Bronze - Belgrave Square – London. June 7, 2006
Caparra. June 7, 2006
Ponce de Leon. June 16, 2006